{"age":47,"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nKirk Haston is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 72, which includes Henderson, Chester, Decatur, and Perry Counties [1][5]. He assumed office on November 6, 2018, and his current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1][9]. Haston serves as the Vice-Chair of the House Education Committee and was reappointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton to chair the House K-12 Subcommittee for the 114th General Assembly in February 2025 [4][10].\n\nHaston is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 72 in the 2026 cycle [1]. He is listed as a candidate on the ballot for the Republican primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][9].\n\n## Background and education\n\nKirk Haston was born in Lobelville, Tennessee, on March 10, 1979 [3]. He attended Perry County High School in Lobelville [3]. Haston self-describes as a member of the Church of Christ [8].\n\nHaston earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Indiana University in 2002 [8]. He later obtained a Master of Arts and Education from Cumberland University in 2012 [8].\n\n## Career\n\nKirk Haston was born in Lobelville, Tennessee, on March 10, 1979 [3]. He attended Perry County High School in Lobelville before playing college basketball at Indiana University from 1998 to 2001 [3]. In the 2001 NBA draft, he was selected as the 16th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets [3]. His professional playing career spanned from 2001 to 2005, including stints with the Charlotte Hornets (2001\u20132002), the New Orleans Hornets (2002\u20132003), and the Florida Flame (2004\u20132005) [3].\n\nHaston earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Indiana University in 2002 and a Master of Arts in Education from Cumberland University in 2012 [8]. Following his athletic career, he worked in Perry County Schools for 18 years, serving as the School Health Coordinator [10]. He self-describes as a member of the Church of Christ [8].\n\n## Office history\n\nKirk Haston was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 72 in November 2018 and assumed office on November 6, 2018 [1][5]. He serves two-year terms with no term limits [2]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1][9]. Haston represents District 72, which includes Henderson, Chester, Decatur, and Perry Counties [4].\n\nDuring his tenure, Haston has served as Vice-Chair of the House Education Committee [4]. He also holds the position of Chairman of the K-12 Subcommittee, a role he was reappointed to by House Speaker Cameron Sexton for the 114th General Assembly in February 2025 [10].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nKirk Haston has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 72 since assuming office on November 6, 2018 [1]. During his tenure, he has held significant leadership roles within the chamber\u2019s committee structure. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the House Education Committee and was reappointed by Speaker Cameron Sexton to chair the House K-12 Subcommittee for the 114th General Assembly [4][10]. Haston also holds the position of Chairman of the K-12 Subcommittee within the Tennessee House Republican Caucus [8].\n\nHaston\u2019s legislative record includes sponsorship and support for several key pieces of legislation. He supported SB 16/HB 1, known as the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act, and SB 364/HB 563, the Business Protection Act [7]. His voting record also reflects support for SB 1257/HB 1029 (Human Life Protection Act), SB 1297/HB 1151 (Indecent Exposure Law in Single-Sex Restrooms), and SB 1304/HB 836 (Conscience Provision for Child-Placing Agencies) [7]. Additionally, he backed SB 1373/HB 307 regarding elective religious courses for credit, SB 1499/HB 1274 (School Protection Act), and SB 1736/HB 1689 concerning single-sex student athletics [7].\n\nOn social and constitutional issues, Haston supported SB 2196/HB 2263, referred to as Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill, as well as SB 2465/HB 2568 on chemical abortion reversal information [7]. He also voted in favor of HJR 17, which acknowledges God as the source of liberties [7]. Haston\u2019s policy focus is heavily influenced by his professional background; he has worked in Perry County Schools for 18 years and currently serves as a School Health Coordinator [10].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nKirk Haston\u2019s professional career is rooted in education rather than private business ownership or investment holdings. He has worked for Perry County Schools for 18 years and currently serves as the School Health Coordinator [10]. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Indiana University, completed in 2002, and a Master\u2019s in Arts and Education from Cumberland University in 2012 [8].\n\nPrior to his career in education, Haston played professional basketball. He was selected in the first round (16th overall) of the 2001 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets and played for the Charlotte Hornets (2001\u20132002), New Orleans Hornets (2002\u20132003), and Florida Flame (2004\u20132005) [3].\n\nPublic financial disclosure records are tracked for state representatives, but specific details regarding Haston\u2019s personal wealth sources, business ownership stakes, or significant asset sales are not provided in the available biographical summaries [6]. His self-reported professional identity centers on his long-term role within Perry County Schools and his community involvement with organizations such as the Southwest Human Resource Agency and the Perry County Health Council [10].\n\n## Family\n\nHaston is married to Kasey and has three children: Kenner, Kooper, and Kyler [8]. He describes himself as a devoted husband and father at home [10].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Kirk Haston - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Kirk_Haston)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 72 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_72)\n[3] [Kirk Haston - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirk_Haston)\n[4] [HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE | We Are Watching - Tennessee](https://wearewatchingtn.wordpress.com/education-committee/)\n[5] [State Representative Kirk Haston | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/LegislatorDetail/22958)\n[6] [Tennessee State Rep. Kirk Haston - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/307804/Kirk_Haston.html)\n[7] [Rep. Kirk Haston - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/kirk-haston)\n[8] [Representative Kirk Haston \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-kirk-haston/)\n[9] [Kirk Haston | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/kirk-haston)\n[10] [State Rep. Kirk Haston reappointed to chair K-12 Subcommittee \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/press-releases/2025/02/state-rep-kirk-haston-reappointed-to-chair-k-12-subcommittee/)","birthdate":"Sat, 10 Mar 1979 00:00:00 GMT","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_072","county":"Chester","county_count":5,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"TN House District 72"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Kirk","fullname":"Kirk Haston","lastname":"Haston","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_072","contest_title":"TN House District 72","county":"Chester","county_count":5,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_072","office_title":"State Representative District 72","party":"R","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"R","primary":{"contest":"state_house_072","contest_title":"TN House District 72","county":"Chester","county_count":5,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_072","office_title":"State Representative District 72","party":"R","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026},{"general":null,"party":"R","primary":null,"term":{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_072","office_title":"State Representative District 72","party":"R","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"},"year":2023}],"office_key":"state_house_072","office_title":"State Representative District 72","state":"TN","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_072","office_title":"State Representative District 72","party":"R","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}]}],"summary":"Kirk Haston is a Republican State Representative for Tennessee District 72, formerly an NBA player, currently serving as Vice-Chair of the House Education Committee.","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office":"state_house_072","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01","title":"State Representative District 72"}],"token":"AFd2diPRwb"}