Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 in Tennessee State House District 31, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Harold "bo" Mccawley — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in Dunlap, TN

  Harold "Bo" McCawley has proudly announced his candidacy for Tennessee State Representative, seeking to represent District 31. This district encompasses the communities within Rhea, Bledsoe, Van Buren, and Sequatchie counties. Running as a Republican, McCawley is campaigning to serve the people of these areas. His public profile indicates an active presence in local connections, and he lists addresses in both Dunlap and Dayton, Tennessee. He is focused on the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026.

• Andy (andrew) J. Swafford — Incumbent Bledsoe County Commissioner - District 2, Seat B in TN

  Andy "Andrew" J. Swafford currently holds the office of Bledsoe County Commissioner for District 2, Seat B, with his term concluding in August 2026. He is a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 31, and is running in the Republican primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026. Swafford is seeking to transition from local governance to represent his community at the state level.

• Michael Woodlee — Van Buren County Commissioner - District 5 in TN

  Michael Woodlee, a 30-year-old Southern Democrat, Christian, and father of seven, is a former military police officer and a veteran. A native of Van Buren County, he has served as a county commissioner since 2020, representing both the 1st and 5th districts. He is actively involved with animal welfare initiatives through WAGS in Bledsoe County and local prevention coalitions. Woodlee is running for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 to ensure rural Tennessee has a voice, advocating for his community and working to secure a better future for his children.

• Keith Nolan — U.S. Air National Guard Service Member in TN

  Keith Nolan is an independent candidate seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 31 in the general election on November 3, 2026. Born in Brevard, North Carolina, Nolan has a diverse background, including service in the U.S. Air National Guard, which he began in 2025. His educational journey includes a high school diploma from Red Bank High School, a graduation from Rockport College in 2005, and from Chattanooga State Community College in 2020. Professionally, Nolan's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur, electrician, sound designer, and sound recordist. He has participated in Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

• Randy A Sharp — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in TN

  Randy Sharp is an Independent candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 31. He is slated to appear on the general election ballot on November 3, 2026, following a primary scheduled for August 6, 2026. Campaigning outside the two-party system, Sharp pledges to be a people-powered candidate, primarily funded by grassroots donors, and committed to rejecting the influence of special interests and big money. He also champions an anti-corruption stance, emphasizing accountability and transparency in his policy agendas, and vows to report attempts at undue influence. Furthermore, Sharp advocates for civility, running a clean campaign free of mudslinging and upholding high standards of conduct.