Tennessee House of Representatives District 79 in Tennessee State House District 79, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Brock Martin — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives in Huntingdon, TN

  Brock Martin, a lifelong West Tennessean, serves as State Representative for District 79, a position he assumed in 2022. Raised in Camden by public school educators, he now resides in Huntingdon with his wife, Krista, and son. Martin earned his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and operates Southern Chiropractic and Acupuncture as Clinical Director. He is a key member of several state boards, including President of the Tennessee Chiropractic Association. As a Republican, he is seeking re-election in 2026, focusing on state-level issues. He chairs the Health Subcommittee and sits on the Commerce, Health, and Insurance committees, actively securing funds for his constituents and addressing community needs.

• Kirk D Carter — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in TN

  Kirk Carter is an independent candidate running for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 79. He is slated for the general election on November 3, 2026, with the primary on August 6, 2026. Campaigning on a platform of independence, Carter pledges to operate outside the two-party system. He is committed to being people-powered, accepting grassroots funding and rejecting special interest money. Furthermore, Carter champions anti-corruption efforts, emphasizing accountability and transparency in policy, and promises to conduct a civil campaign free of negative attacks and mudslinging.