Tennessee House of Representatives District 77 in Tennessee State House District 77, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Rusty Grills — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives - District 77 in Newbern, TN

  Rusty Grills is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Tennessee's District 77, currently serving his third term since first being elected in 2019. A 9th-generation farmer and proven conservative, he previously served 10 years as a Dyer County Commissioner, demonstrating fiscal responsibility by never voting to raise taxes. Grills champions family values and strong community engagement, advocating for West Tennessee. He resides in Newbern with his wife, Christi, and their two daughters, active in Lenox Baptist Church. Running for re-election in the 2026 Republican primary, Grills is committed to defending freedoms, promoting economic growth, and ensuring his district's voice is heard in the Tennessee General Assembly.

• Erin Jerrod Reid — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 77 in TN

  Erin Reid is an Independent candidate running for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 77 in the general election on November 3, 2026. Reid is committed to running outside the two-party system, advocating for a people-powered campaign primarily funded by grassroots donors, and rejecting special interest influence. The campaign also pledges to be accountable and transparent in its policy agendas to combat corruption, and to uphold civility by running a clean and respectful race.