State Executive Committeeman District 5 in Tennessee State Senate District 5, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Andrew F. Bennett Iii — Candidate for State Executive Committeeman in Loudon, TN

  Andrew F. Bennett III is a Democratic political figure from Loudon, Tennessee, actively involved in the state's political arena. He is a declared candidate for State Executive Committeeman in the 5th Senate District, with his campaign for the 2026 August primary election underway. Bennett previously sought public office in 2012, when he ran as a Democratic candidate for District 21 of the Tennessee House of Representatives. During that election cycle, he advanced through the primary unopposed before being defeated in the general election by the Republican incumbent. His ongoing candidacies reflect a commitment to representing his party and district within the Tennessee political structure.

• Zach Farrar — Attorney in Clinton, TN

  Zach Farrar is a conservative Republican seeking the position of State Executive Committeeman for Tennessee's 5th Senate District. A proud Marine Corps veteran, he served as a Judge Advocate, holding key roles such as Chief Trial Counsel and Senior Defense Counsel. Professionally, Farrar is an attorney with a Juris Doctorate, having practiced civil and criminal litigation and worked as an Associate General Counsel. His career also includes experience in ERISA litigation and labor law. Deeply involved in his community, he is associated with numerous local organizations, including the American Legion Post 172 Clinton, the Rotary Club of Clinton, and the University of Tennessee Alumni Association, Anderson County chapter.

• Lucas Heaton — Candidate for State Executive Committeeman in Clinton, TN

  Lucas Heaton is a lifelong resident of Anderson County, Tennessee, running for the Republican Party's State Executive Committee, District 5, which includes Anderson, Loudon, and parts of Knox County. A proud Conservative Republican, Heaton was inspired to enter politics at age eight after meeting Lt. Gov. Randy McNally. He helped restart and chaired the Anderson County Young Republicans in 2022, focusing on youth engagement. In 2024, he successfully ran as a committed statewide delegate for Donald Trump. Heaton is campaigning to grow the Republican Party with the next generation, advocating for closed primaries and party registration, and ensuring conservative values are upheld. He seeks election on August 6th.