Kip Capley

Kip Capley is a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 71 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State House District 71, Tennessee.

Incumbent Representative, Tennessee House of Representatives in Summertown, TN

Also running: Matt Day.

Kip Capley, a 7th generation Tennessean, currently serves as a Republican Representative for District 71 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, an office he assumed in 2022. He holds a B.S. in political science and history from Middle Tennessee State University and an M.B.A. in healthcare management from Trevecca Nazarene University, with a career background as a consultant. Capley is seeking re-election in 2026, advocating for conservative values. His platform includes lowering taxes, reducing healthcare costs, protecting small businesses, defending the unborn, supporting law enforcement, and enhancing educational resources. He champions constitutional rights, especially the 2nd Amendment, and has sponsored legislation on private property defense and English-only driver's licenses.