Tennessee House of Representatives District 52 in Tennessee State House District 52, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Michele Vetter — Advocate and Community Organizer in Nashville, TN

  Michele Vetter is a Republican candidate campaigning for the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 52, in the August 6, 2026 primary election. An advocate and community organizer, she has resided in District 52 for over two decades. Her campaign is centered on empowering the district by ensuring all residents are effectively represented in state government and fostering a safe, healthy, and beautiful environment. Vetter emphasizes community connection and effective action, striving to bring "Community Back to the Capitol" and prioritize collaborative efforts over partisan divides.

• Justin Jones — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives - District 52 in Nashville, TN

  Justin Jones is an activist, organizer, and legislator currently serving in the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 52. Elected in 2022, he is a dedicated advocate for gun violence prevention, Medicaid expansion, racial justice, police accountability, and environmental justice. Jones is known for bringing a moral conscience to the legislative process, particularly on issues like protecting children from gun violence. His work is grounded in a tradition of resistance, inspired by his familial and movement ancestors. He is seeking re-election to continue his fight for collective liberation and to move Tennessee forward, embodying a voice for a rising South.

• Martez Coleman — Mortgage Banking in Antioch, TN

  Martez Coleman is campaigning for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 52, as an Independent candidate in the 2026 Primary Election. Coleman identifies as running outside the two-party system, advocating for a people-powered, anti-corruption, and civil campaign. By profession, Coleman works in mortgage banking. Previously, Coleman ran for Metro Council District 8 in 2023. During that campaign, top priorities included addressing crime, infrastructure, and development, along with supporting more police officers and the new Titans stadium financing. Coleman is focused on finding common ground between the city and state.