Tennessee House of Representatives District 65 in Tennessee State House District 65, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Michelle Foreman — Attorney and Registered Nurse in Franklin, TN

  Michelle Foreman, a Republican, is running for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 65 in 2026, making a second attempt after running in 2024. An attorney and registered nurse who grew up in Franklin, she previously served on the Tennessee GOP State Executive Committee and was a Trump delegate. Foreman advocates for election integrity, closing primaries, and using hand-marked paper ballots. She also prioritizes combating illegal immigration, promoting low taxes, responsible government, and better infrastructure for Williamson County's growth. She aims to provide present, accountable leadership for her community.

• Lee Reeves — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives Member in Franklin, TN

  Lee Reeves is an attorney and incumbent Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 65 since November 2024. He is seeking re-election in the August 2026 primary. Reeves, from Franklin, Tennessee, earned degrees from Emory and Georgetown Universities. He resides with his wife, Claire, and their three children. In his first term, he was recognized as a Tennessee Journal Freshman of the Year. His legislative focus includes expanding school choice, improving Tennesseans' health through prevention (informed by his type 2 diabetes), ensuring lobbying transparency, and promoting fiscal responsibility.