State Executive Committeeman District 16 in Tennessee State Senate District 16, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Andrew Head — Candidate for State Executive Committeeman in TN

  Andrew Head is a Democratic candidate seeking the position of State Executive Committeeman for District 16. He officially filed his petitions for this office on February 23, 2026, indicating his participation in the upcoming election cycle. No further details regarding his professional background, specific policy positions, or the motivations behind his candidacy are available in the provided information.

• David Alexander — Candidate for State Executive Committeeman in TN

  David Alexander is a Republican politician with a background in the U.S. Army, having served from 1973 to 1975, including with the 82nd Airborne Division. He holds a B.A. in English from Mississippi College. Alexander previously served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 39 from 2010 to 2018. During his tenure, he was also the Republican secretary for the 2013-2014 legislative session. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, on October 29, 1952, he is married to Lucille Alexander and has four children. The reason for his current candidacy for State Executive Committeeman in 2026 is not detailed in the provided information.

• Jerry Anderson — Incumbent State Executive Committeeman in TN

  Jerry Anderson is an incumbent Republican State Executive Committeeman for District 16 in Tennessee. He is actively seeking re-election for this position in the 2026 election cycle, having formally filed his petition on January 22, 2026. Anderson has a history of involvement with the Tennessee Republican Party, consistently recognized as an SEC Member in various Capitol Club listings since at least 2023, reflecting his ongoing dedication and service to the party at the state level.

• Greg Sandlin — Incumbent State Executive Committeeman in Tullahoma, TN

  Greg Sandlin is a Republican political figure in Tennessee, currently serving as State Executive Committeeman for District 16. Professionally, he is a Capital Project Manager specializing in Flight Test Operations Engineering and Systems Engineering. Based in Tullahoma, Tennessee, he attended the University of Cincinnati from 1984 to 1989. Sandlin has been recognized for his outstanding performance and leadership, receiving awards such as the Black Engineer of the Year Science Spectrum Trailblazer and the Women of Color Technology Rising Star. He is also an advocate and mentor for diverse and emerging talent in STEM fields, with expertise in advanced aircrafts, process improvement, testing, and sustainment. Sandlin is actively involved in GOP planning and has filed to run for re-election as State Executive Committeeman in the 2026 primary.