Tennessee House of Representatives District 71 in Tennessee State House District 71, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Kip Capley — Incumbent Representative, Tennessee House of Representatives in Summertown, TN

  Kip Capley, a 7th generation Tennessean, currently serves as a Republican Representative for District 71 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, an office he assumed in 2022. He holds a B.S. in political science and history from Middle Tennessee State University and an M.B.A. in healthcare management from Trevecca Nazarene University, with a career background as a consultant. Capley is seeking re-election in 2026, advocating for conservative values. His platform includes lowering taxes, reducing healthcare costs, protecting small businesses, defending the unborn, supporting law enforcement, and enhancing educational resources. He champions constitutional rights, especially the 2nd Amendment, and has sponsored legislation on private property defense and English-only driver's licenses.

• Matt Day — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in TN

  Matt Day is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 71. He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026. Day has completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, signaling his engagement with voters. His campaign focuses on themes detailed in his survey responses, though the specific content is not provided in these results. He aims to secure his party's nomination to advance to the general election on November 3, 2026.