State Executive Committeewoman District 6 in Tennessee State Senate District 6, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Amanda Collins — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives - District 14 in TN

  Amanda Collins is a Democratic candidate who sought election to the Tennessee House of Representatives District 14. She ran in the 2024 Tennessee General Election for this position, where she received 14,716 votes, representing 35.2% of the total, in a race won by Republican Jason Zachary. She has been identified as a Democratic Party candidate and maintained an online presence for her campaign through various social media platforms.

• Gwen Baxter — Candidate for State Executive Committeewoman in TN

  Gwen Baxter was among 40 individuals recently removed from the August 2026 Republican primary ballot by the Tennessee Republican Party. She was seeking election as State Executive Committeewoman. The party's decision stemmed from a declaration that these candidates were not "bona fide" members. Many of those removed were reportedly challenging Republican incumbents or aspiring to leadership positions within the party structure.

• Jane Chedester — Incumbent State Executive Committeewoman in TN

  Jane Chedester is an active leader within the Tennessee Republican Party, currently serving as the State Executive Committeewoman for District 6. She was successfully elected to this position in 2022, running unopposed in the Republican primary. Demonstrating her ongoing commitment to the party, she is a multi-year member of the TNGOP Capitol Club and participates in essential party functions, such as reviewing candidate qualifications. Chedester has also publicly endorsed fellow Republican candidates, including Andrea Kline for General Sessions Court Judge, showcasing her support for conservative judicial appointments. Her role involves representing her district and upholding the party's principles in Tennessee.