Justin Lafferty

Justin Lafferty is a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 89 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State House District 89, Tennessee.

Incumbent Representative, Tennessee House of Representatives District 89 in Knoxville, TN

Also running: Randy Debord.

Justin Lafferty is the incumbent Representative for Tennessee House District 89, first elected in 2018. A Republican, he currently serves as Chairman of the Government Operations Committee. A long-time Knoxville resident, he earned his Political Science degree from the University of Tennessee. After a career in sales, including as a traveling jewelry salesman, he started a small business and raised his daughter. He is running for reelection in the 2026 Primary, motivated by a desire to preserve liberty and freedom. Lafferty has supported measures like extending the veterans' homes board and eliminating fees for reclaiming seized property.