Richie Mercado

Richie Mercado is a candidate for State Executive Committeeman District 17 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State Senate District 17, Tennessee.

Service Member in Wilson County, TN

Also running: Brad Lytle, Derek Truelove.

Richie Mercado is a political candidate in Tennessee, dedicated to building stronger, more connected communities and fostering accountable, sustainable progress. Drawing on his years of service and leadership, Mercado champions intelligent road design to ensure safe and sustainable traffic. He advocates for accessible governance, aiming to simplify citizen interaction with public resources through updated websites, calendar integrations, and smartphone apps. Mercado believes in leaving things better than he found them and is committed to enhancing Wilson County for future generations. He is an employee of the United States Army or Department of Defense.