Tennessee House of Representatives District 19 in Tennessee State House District 19, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Dave Wright — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives - District 19 in TN

  Dave Wright is an incumbent Republican Representative for Tennessee House District 19, having served since 2018. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Tennessee Primary. Born in 1945, Wright is a Christian, married with one son, William. He is a retired AT&T employee and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from UT Knoxville. Wright is also a U.S. Army Officer Candidate School alumnus. He has notably introduced legislation to classify operating a commercial vehicle by an unlawfully present individual as a Class A misdemeanor.

• Jenny Fowler — Retired teacher in Kodak, TN

  Jenny Fowler, a retired University of Tennessee math teacher, is a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 19. Her campaign, "People Over Politics," focuses on empowering East Knox County residents over special interests. Fowler advocates for fully funded public education, essential road and infrastructure improvements to preserve the area's rural character, and quality, affordable healthcare. She is committed to being an effective listener and communicator, representing the diverse voices of her rural constituents, including working families, farmers, small businesses, educators, and frontline workers.