Tennessee House of Representatives District 62 in Tennessee State House District 62, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Pat Marsh — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives in Shelbyville, TN

  Pat Marsh is a Republican State Representative for Tennessee House District 62, which includes Bedford and parts of Lincoln Counties. He assumed office in 2009 and currently serves as Speaker Pro Tempore. Marsh is a key member of several committees, chairing the House Ethics Committee and the Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Subcommittee. His legislative focus includes conservative stances on issues such as protecting children from gender-affirming surgeries, banning COVID mandates, defining "sex" in law, supporting school choice, and advocating for religious liberty. He is actively seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary.

• Brieanna L Akers — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in TN

  Brieanna Akers is a Democratic Party candidate running for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 62. She is participating in the Democratic primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026, for the 2026 election cycle. Akers is challenging the incumbent for the seat, seeking to represent her community in the state legislature. Her candidacy marks an effort to serve the constituents of District 62.