Tennessee House of Representatives District 11 in Tennessee State House District 11, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Kenny Cody — Teacher in TN

  Kenny Cody, a native East Tennesseean from Cosby, is a Republican candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 11. With degrees up to an educational specialist, he has worked as a teacher. Cody previously chaired the Cocke County Republican Party and is an opinion editor for Human Events, earning recognition from former President Trump for his conservative columns. He advocates for Christian conservative values, low taxes, limited government, and support for uniformed personnel. Cody has pledged to back congressional term limits and seeks to bring 'Smoky Mountain Conservatism' to Nashville.

• Jeff Fancher — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in TN

  Jeff Fancher is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 11. He is on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026. Fancher will face Kenny Cody in the primary election, with the winner advancing to the general election on November 3, 2026, where Larry Brown, an Independent, is also running. His candidacy petition was filed in Cocke County in January 2026.

• Sheila Grooms Mcmahan — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in TN

  Sheila Grooms McMahan is a candidate seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 11. She is preparing to participate in the 2026 Tennessee Primary Election. As an individual engaged in the democratic process, she is listed on platforms dedicated to voter information, allowing citizens to research candidates and make informed decisions regarding their ballot. Her campaign focuses on the upcoming primary race for the state legislative body.

• Larry Jeremiah Brown — Retired Military Officer and Airline Pilot in Columbia, TN

  Larry Jeremiah Brown was an independent candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 11, in the 2026 general election. A veteran, he proudly served as an intelligence officer and pilot in the U.S. Air Force, flying the KC-135 and completing three combat tours, including the First Persian Gulf War, Bosnia, and Kosovo. He earned a Master of Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University after graduating from Rutgers University. Following his distinguished military career, Brown continued his passion for aviation as a pilot for American Airlines and as a Civil Air Patrol squadron commander in Maine. He was a devoted family man, a gifted storyteller, and enjoyed online aviation games.