Tennessee House of Representatives District 47 in Tennessee State House District 47, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Rush Bricken — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives, District 47 in TN

  Rush Bricken, born in 1951, is an incumbent Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 47, which includes Tullahoma and McMinnville. A former banker and CPA, he previously served as CEO/CFO of Coffee County Bank and as a Coffee County Commissioner. First elected in 2018, he is seeking re-election in 2026. Bricken is a staunch advocate for small businesses, having received the "Guardian of Small Business Award" for his work as Vice Chair of the House Commerce Committee. He aims to foster strong job growth and ease burdens on job creators in Tennessee.

• Mike Stein — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives - District 47 in TN

  Mike Stein is a candidate running for the Tennessee House of Representatives, aiming to represent District 47. He is participating as a Democrat and will be on the Democratic primary ballot on August 6, 2026, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Stein is seeking to win the seat currently held by incumbent Republican Rush Bricken. An unclaimed profile on GoodParty.org outlines general pledges for candidates on that platform, including commitments to independent, people-powered, anti-corruption, and civil campaigns. Stein's focus is on his bid for the District 47 seat.