Tom Stinnett

Tom Stinnett is a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 20 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State House District 20, Tennessee.

Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives, District 20 in Friendsville, TN

Also running: Karen Gertz, Jeff "cog" Coggin.

Tom Stinnett is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Tennessee House District 20, seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary. A retired STEM teacher, drivers instructor, and coach from the Maryville City School System, he also served nine years as a Blount County Commissioner. He holds degrees from East Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee, and Lincoln Memorial. Stinnett champions conservative values, focusing on infrastructure, job creation, public safety, and education. His legislative priorities include limiting emergency powers, ending DEI practices, defining biological sex, strengthening pro-life protections, and securing the right to bear arms.