Trenton Tyler Strode

Trenton Tyler Strode is a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 42 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State House District 42, Tennessee.

Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in Cookeville, TN

Also running: Ryan D. Williams.

Trenton Tyler Strode is a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 42, in the 2026 Democratic primary election. Born and raised in Cookeville, he advocates for strong voting rights, criticizing actions by Tennessee Republicans regarding redistricting in Putnam County. Strode stands with leaders like Justin J. Pearson and aligns himself against what he describes as a "racist version of town" guided by the Putnam County Republican Party. He aims to represent his community in the Tennessee State Legislature. His primary election is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with early voting from July 15-30.