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David Page
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
David Page is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 861. He appears on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 20261.
Page previously sought the Democratic nomination for District 86 during a special election cycle. In that contest, he faced incumbent Representative Justin Pearson and received approximately 5% of the vote, totaling 125 votes compared to Pearsonβs 2,2093. Pearson won that primary decisively, while Page self-describes as a career early childhood educator who also worked as a behavioral specialist for Memphis-Shelby County Schools2.
Background and education
David Page is a career early childhood educator who also worked as a behavioral specialist for Memphis-Shelby County Schools 2. The provided sources do not contain information regarding his birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, religion, or specific educational degrees earned.
Career
David Page is a career early childhood educator who has also worked as a behavioral specialist for Memphis-Shelby County Schools 2. His professional background includes experience in early childhood education and child development, fields for which he has prepared resumes highlighting relevant skills and certifications 45.
Office history
David Page is a career early childhood educator and former behavioral specialist for Memphis-Shelby County Schools 2. He has not previously held elected or appointed office prior to his current candidacy 1.
Page ran in the special Democratic primary for Tennessee House District 86 on August 6, 2026 1. In that race, he received approximately 5% of the vote (125 votes) against incumbent Representative Justin Pearson, who won with roughly 94% of the vote 3. Page remains on the ballot for the general election in District 86, scheduled for November 3, 2026 1.
Documented disputes and controversies
David Page ran as a Democratic candidate in the special primary for Tennessee House District 86 against incumbent Representative Justin Pearson 1. The primary election took place on August 6, 2026, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 1.
In that special Democratic primary, Pearson defeated Page decisively, receiving approximately 94% of the vote compared to Page's 5% 3. Pearson earned 2,209 votes, while Page received 125 votes 3. Following this result, Pearson advanced to face Independent candidate Jeff Johnston in the August 3 special election 3.
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee β campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) β Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Page”, and submit.
- County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) β most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Page”).
Tennessee β statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates β Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Page”and, if needed, select the applicable position.