State Executive Committeewoman District 16 in Tennessee State Senate District 16, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Victoria Broderick — Logistics and Technology Professional in TN

  Victoria Broderick is a working-class Tennessee mother and logistics/technology professional, running for Congress in Tennessee's 4th Congressional District. As a member of the Tennessee Democratic Party Executive Committee, she was inspired to run after Roe v. Wade was overturned, seeking to restore common sense and compassion in Washington. Broderick advocates for community safety through social safety nets and addressing gun violence, identifying as a common-sense gun owner. Her platform prioritizes affordability, including universal healthcare, affordable housing, and fair taxation. She champions freedom, supporting bodily autonomy, voting rights, public education, pro-democracy values, and gun reform for Tennessee families.

• Cile T. Alexander — Candidate for State Executive Committeewoman in TN

  Cile T. Alexander is a candidate for State Executive Committeewoman for District 16 in the 2026 Tennessee Republican Primary. She officially filed her petition for office on February 23, 2026. Actively involved in the local political landscape, she participated in the DeKalb County Republican Party's 2026 GOP Planning Meeting, demonstrating her commitment to the party's platform and goal of "keeping DeKalb County Red in 2026." Alexander is running as a Republican and will face fellow Republican Iva Michelle Smith in the primary, while Democrat Victoria Broderick is also seeking the position.

• Iva Michelle Smith — Public Policy and Communications Consultant in Monteagle, TN

  Iva Michelle Smith is a Republican candidate for State Executive Committeewoman in District 16, Tennessee, for the August 2026 primary. A public policy and communications consultant based in Monteagle, she advises officials on constituent-focused policies, leveraging communication networks. Smith is also a a freelance writer and on-air personality, providing political commentary. Her background includes significant work with the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, where she championed sustainable OHV trail systems and was named 2011 Partner of the Year. Governor Bill Haslam appointed her to the TN OHV Advisory Committee, and she served as Community Coordinator for the Monteagle Mayor's office.