Tennessee House of Representatives District 89 in Tennessee State House District 89, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Justin Lafferty — Incumbent Representative, Tennessee House of Representatives District 89 in Knoxville, TN

  Justin Lafferty is the incumbent Representative for Tennessee House District 89, first elected in 2018. A Republican, he currently serves as Chairman of the Government Operations Committee. A long-time Knoxville resident, he earned his Political Science degree from the University of Tennessee. After a career in sales, including as a traveling jewelry salesman, he started a small business and raised his daughter. He is running for reelection in the 2026 Primary, motivated by a desire to preserve liberty and freedom. Lafferty has supported measures like extending the veterans' homes board and eliminating fees for reclaiming seized property.

• Randy Debord — Retired from TVA in Farragut, TN

  Randy Debord is a moderate Democrat running for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 89. He prioritizes pragmatic, incremental policy changes, fiscal responsibility, bipartisan cooperation, a strong national defense, and fostering economic growth through private sector support. Having retired from TVA at age 48, he dedicated time to his family, caring for his children after their mother's passing and supporting his mother and brother until their deaths. Debord aims to leverage his knowledge and experience for the citizens of the 89th district, promising to transform good ideas into actionable plans with a strong focus on execution.