State Executive Committeewoman District 18 in Tennessee State Senate District 18, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Megan Lange — Incumbent State Executive Committeewoman in Gallatin, TN

  Megan Lange is a marketing and design consultant living in Gallatin, TN. An alumna of the University of Tennessee, her background spans marketing, event planning, and launching businesses. She has volunteered extensively in Sumner County, and consults for political campaigns, supporting candidates with integrity. Lange is a key figure in the Tennessee Democratic Party, serving as Chair of the Sumner County Democratic Party and the Democratic State Executive Committeewoman for District 18. She is dedicated to advancing principles of fairness, opportunity, responsible governance, and ethical standards, working to foster a thriving community and uphold core democratic values.

• Shannon Burgdorf — Incumbent Chairman, Committee on Committees in Hendersonville, TN

  Shannon Burgdorf is a Republican candidate for State Executive Committeewoman, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and community well-being. A stay-at-home mother, she has been married for 29 years and has raised four sons in Hendersonville, Tennessee, since 1997. Burgdorf advocates for common-sense budgeting, drawing on her experience managing a single-income household. She voices concerns about high-density development, which she believes overburdens public services and leads to increased taxes. As of 2026, she serves as Chairman of the Sumner County Committee on Committees.

• Janna Garton — Incumbent Alderperson and Small Business Owner in Hendersonville, TN

  Janna Garton serves as an Alderperson for Ward 5 on the Hendersonville, Tennessee Board of Mayor and Alderpeople, a role she has held since November 2022. Additionally, she is the owner of First Place Trophy, a business she has operated since April 2012. Garton is a Republican candidate seeking the position of State Executive Committeewoman for District 18. She is participating in the August 6, 2026 Federal and State Primary Election in Tennessee. Her current civic engagement and business background inform her candidacy for statewide party leadership.