Tennessee House of Representatives District 38 in Tennessee State House District 38, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Kelly T Keisling — Incumbent Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives in Byrdstown, TN

  Kelly T. Keisling, a Republican from Byrdstown, has served as State Representative for Tennessee's 38th House District since 2011. Born in 1951, he is a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, residing in Byrdstown. An alumnus of Belmont University and president of Keisling Insurance, he is recognized for his commitment to rural health and economic development. In the legislature, he champions conservative principles, advocating for protections against COVID mandates, prohibiting child gender-affirming surgeries, defining sex as male and female, safeguarding girls' sports, and promoting school choice. He also supports religious liberty, bans on ESG investments, and legislative oversight of emergency executive orders, while securing significant funds and water infrastructure for local counties.

• Seth Mcmillan — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in TN

  Seth McMillan is a Democratic candidate vying for a seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 38. He is set to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on August 6, 2026, for the election scheduled later that year. McMillan's campaign is an effort to serve the people of Tennessee at the state legislative level. While specific policy positions are not detailed, his campaign finance activities are publicly available for scrutiny, providing transparency regarding his funding and expenditures as he seeks to connect with voters.