Tennessee House of Representatives District 35 in Tennessee State House District 35, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• William Slater — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives, District 35 in Gallatin, TN

  William Slater is an incumbent Representative for District 35 in the Tennessee State House, currently seeking re-election in the Republican primary. Also serving as a dean and educator at Welch College in Gallatin, TN, he is a proponent for the advancement of higher education. Slater and his family moved to Sumner County in 1996, where he previously served as a headmaster for 21 years after earning a master's degree in educational leadership and later a law degree. Active in the business community, he co-owns a publishing company and a real estate investment company, and is involved with local boards such as Living Sent Ministries and Improve Hendersonville.

• Phil Barnes — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives - District 35 in TN

  Phil Barnes is a Democratic Party candidate campaigning for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 35. He is slated to appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary election on August 6, 2026. In this primary race, Barnes is competing against fellow Democrat Lance Loftis for the opportunity to advance to the general election, where the successful nominee would potentially challenge the incumbent Republican, William Slater. Details regarding Barnes's specific policy positions or professional background are not available in the provided information, focusing primarily on his election candidacy.

• Lance C Loftis — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in Gallatin, TN

  Lance Loftis is a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, aiming to represent District 35 in the August 6, 2026 primary election. A graduate of Gallatin High School, Loftis earned a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 2009. His professional background includes experience as an ophthalmic technician. Loftis has completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey and is campaigning in the Democratic primary alongside Phil Barnes.