Tennessee House of Representatives District 36 in Tennessee State House District 36, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Dennis Powers — Incumbent State Representative in Jacksboro, TN

  Dennis Powers is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Tennessee's House District 36, serving since 2010. Born in 1953, he is a married insurance agent and a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro, holding a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. He chairs the Private Acts Committee and serves on several others, including Judiciary and State & Local Government. Powers has championed legislation strengthening immigration verification, supporting families of fallen linemen, expanding athletic opportunities for virtual school students, and establishing rescue squad standards. He has also secured numerous grants for counties in his district and advocated for investments in state opportunities. He received a champion of business award.

• Noah Smith — Pilot in LaFollette, TN

  Noah Smith is a Republican candidate running for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 36 in the 2026 election. He graduated from Campbell County High School and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2022. Smith's professional background is as a pilot. He announced his candidacy for the District 36 seat and has participated in local debate questions, connecting with voters in the LaFollette area.