Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 in Tennessee State House District 80, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Julian A. Mctizic — Incumbent Mayor of Bolivar in Bolivar, TN

  Julian A. McTizic, the current Mayor of Bolivar, Tennessee, is running for the State House in District 80 in 2026. Elected to a third term as mayor, he previously served on the City Council for four years. He is campaigning as a Republican, asserting his conservative values align with the party's platform. McTizic grew up in Bolivar, the grandson of a pastor and son of a law enforcement officer, and cites his faith in God, family, and unity as guiding principles. He aims to serve the citizens of Hardeman, Haywood, and Madison counties, focusing on helping those in need and continuing his community efforts. He has expressed that while he was raised a Democrat, the party's current values no longer reflect his own.

• Shelia L. Godwin — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 in Jackson, TN

  Shelia L. Godwin is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 80. She is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on August 6, 2026, competing against Andrea Bond-Johnson and Bethany Miller. Campaign finance disclosures for her candidacy are publicly available, providing transparency on contributions and expenditures. She currently resides in Jackson, Tennessee. As of the latest information, she has not yet received official endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations. Her professional background or specific policy platforms are not detailed in the available records, but she filed her petition for the Tennessee House District 80 on March 3, 2026.

• Andrea Bond Johnson — Small business owner and CEO in Brownsville, TN

  Andrea Bond Johnson is a small business owner, CEO, community leader, wife, and mom residing in Brownsville, Tennessee. With a bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee, she has served on various boards, including the Brownsville Planning Commission. Running for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 80 in the Democratic primary on August 6, 2026, her campaign prioritizes affordability, opportunity, and common-sense leadership. She aims to lower everyday costs, ensure good jobs, build strong schools, and expand healthcare access. Bond Johnson pledges to listen, solve problems, and deliver for her community.

• Bethany N Miller — County Commissioner, Educator, and Business Vice President in Bolivar, TN

  Bethany Miller, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, is a Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 80. She is running in the primary on August 6, 2026. Miller currently serves as County Commissioner for Hardeman County District 2, an educator at Bolivar Elementary School, and Vice President of the family-owned Dixie Funeral Home. Her campaign emphasizes ensuring high-quality education, strengthening local entrepreneurship and economic opportunity for small businesses, and expanding access to affordable health services for families. She is committed to building stronger communities and protecting the well-being of every family.