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Melissa Caldwell Browder
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Melissa Caldwell Browder is a Republican candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 32, which covers Roane County and parts of Loudon County including Lenoir City, in the August 6, 2026 primary.
Browder's signature campaign theme is "growth should pay for growth," meaning that economic development revenue should fund schools, infrastructure, and public safety rather than raise taxes. She has specifically addressed traffic and infrastructure planning and the preservation of rural community character.
Background and education
Browder is a native of Roane County and currently resides in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
Career
She brings 27 years of experience in workforce development, having worked at Roane State Community College and with Tennessee Economic and Community Development covering a 16-county region. She has served on the Loudon County School Board since 2022 and served as Loudon County Republican Party Chair.
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
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US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Browder”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Browder”and, if needed, select the applicable position.