Tennessee House of Representatives District 6 in Tennessee State House District 6, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Tim Hicks — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives - District 6 in TN

  Tim Hicks, born August 29, 1963, is a Republican businessman and incumbent member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 6 since January 2021. He is running for re-election in the 2026 Republican primary. Hicks graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1981, and he and his wife, Keri, have one child. His policy positions align with the Republican Party's legislative agenda, focusing on public safety, immigration enforcement, and accountability for activism-for-hire. He also sponsored a bill in March 2026 to allow property owners to sue local governments over zoning laws, which was later withdrawn. He is committed to priorities aimed at protecting Tennesseans.

• Brad Batt — Founder, BlueZebra Sports in Johnson City, TN

  Brad Batt is a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 6, in 2026. An entrepreneur and founder of BlueZebra Sports, he holds degrees from Louisiana Tech University and Regis University. Batt, who resides in Johnson City, TN, has previously sought this office. He is running to fight for East Tennesseans, advocating for breaking up the Ballad Health monopoly, fully funding public schools, expanding Medicaid, and ensuring affordable housing. Batt criticizes the current state legislature for its "extremism," opposing book bans, cuts to education, reproductive rights restrictions, and corporate subsidies, aiming to represent common sense over partisan ideology for his district.

• Rodger Broadwater — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in TN

  Rodger Broadwater is an Independent candidate running for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 6 in the 2026 general election. He earned a high school diploma from North Greene High School. Broadwater's campaign aligns with principles of independence, people-powered funding from grassroots donors, anti-corruption through accountability and transparency, and a commitment to civility in campaigning. He has completed a Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. There is no incumbent in the race for this district.