Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 in Tennessee State House District 75, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Michael Lankford — Incumbent State Representative in Clarksville, TN

  Michael Lankford, born April 16, 1995, is a Republican serving Tennessee House District 75 since January 2026. A former Montgomery County Commissioner, he was appointed to his current role following a vacancy created by the death of his predecessor. Lankford, who holds degrees from Austin Peay State University and UT Martin, is also a commercial banker. He has notably introduced legislation to require flags to be lowered to half-staff annually on Pearl Harbor Day. Lankford is seeking re-election in 2026, advocating for the values of District 75, which encompasses western Clarksville and Montgomery County. He resides in Clarksville, Tennessee.

• Allie Phillips — Communications professional and caregiver in Clarksville, TN

  Allie Phillips is a working mom of two, a union member, and a community advocate with professional experience in communications and as a caregiver. She earned a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 2017. Phillips is running for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 to advocate for working families and ensure Tennessee becomes a place where people can thrive. Her platform emphasizes putting people first, strengthening communities, fair pay, safe workplaces, the right to organize, high-quality public education, veteran healthcare, and smart infrastructure investments in communities like Clarksville. She aims to address rising costs and improve the state's quality of life.