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Contest for State Representative District 88
State House District 88
primary - Partisan - State Representative District 88
About this office
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the state legislature, with 99 members elected from single-member districts to two-year terms. Representatives pass state laws, originate revenue bills, approve the state budget, and — together with the Senate — confirm gubernatorial appointments and propose constitutional amendments. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, U.S. citizens, Tennessee residents for at least three years, and district residents for at least one year.
Term length: 2 years.
This role calls for
- Integrity — Acts in the interest of constituents and the public good rather than for personal gain, and remains independent of undue influence from donors, lobbyists, and party leadership.
- Understanding of the constituency — Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents — safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.
- Persuasion — Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.
- Legislative craft — Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.
- Coalition-building — Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.
Derived from the office's statutory duties and operational reality. Candidate summaries below map each candidate's documented experience to these requirements.
State Representatives are responsible for representing their district in the Tennessee House of Representatives, participating in legislative sessions, and voting on state laws and policies.
Campaigns
Republican Primary
1 candidate
Larry Hunter
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Larry Hunter, the director of "Touched by an Angel", a project that provides bikes and toys to underprivileged children during Christmas, demonstrates a strong commitment to community service. This could potentially translate into effective representation for District 88 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, where the role involves participating in legislative sessions and voting on state laws and policies.
Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Larry J. Miller
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Larry J. Miller, a retired fireman and graduate of LeMoyne Owen College, is a suitable candidate for State Representative District 88. He has extensive legislative experience, having served as a House member of the 98th through 113th General Assemblies and as a member of several committees, including the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee. His community involvement includes roles as the Region IV Director of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators and former Chair of the TN Black Caucus of State Legislators. His background and experience align well with the responsibilities of a State Representative, which include representing their district, participating in legislative sessions, and voting on state laws and policies.
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