Matt Ferry

Matt Ferry is a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 48 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State House District 48, Tennessee.

Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in TN

Also running: Bryan Terry.

Matt Ferry, a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 48 in 2026, was born in Lebanon, Tennessee, and holds a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He is running due to being appalled by corruption and "grift" in state government, believing tax dollars benefit the wealthy and corporations over average Tennesseans. Ferry aims to address issues like underfunded state agencies and public education. His policy platform includes increasing teacher pay, expanding Medicaid to save rural healthcare, regulating the Middle Point Landfill, limiting corporate housing ownership to promote affordable homeownership, and advocating for diverse transportation solutions beyond automobiles.