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Samantha Petit
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Samantha Petit is a candidate in the 2026 Tennessee House of Representatives District 43 Democratic primary 1. She represents Warren and White counties and has officially announced her candidacy for the seat 2. A lifelong Warren County resident, Petit self-describes as a wife, mother, small-business owner, and healthcare professional with more than 20 years of experience 2.
Petit states that her decision to run follows prayer and reflection, emphasizing a focus on unity, accountability, and service over politics 2. Her campaign platform centers on affordability and livable wages, accessible healthcare, strong public education, and accountability 2. She is listed on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1.
Background and education
Samantha Petit is a lifelong resident of Warren County, Tennessee 2. She identifies as a healthcare professional and small-business owner with more than 20 years of experience in her field 2. Petit states that her decision to run for office comes after prayer and reflection 2.
Specific details regarding her birth year, religious affiliation, or formal educational background are not provided in the available sources.
Career
Samantha Petit is a lifelong resident of Warren County 2. She works as a healthcare professional and operates a small business, specifically identified as McMinnville Drug 3. Petit states that she has more than 20 years of experience in her professional field 2.
Office history
Samantha Petit has not previously held elected or appointed office 1. She self-describes as a lifelong Warren County resident, wife, mother, small-business owner, and healthcare professional with more than 20 years of experience 2.
Petit announced her candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 43, which includes Warren and White counties, on or before May 11, 2026 23. She is running in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1.
Business interests and wealth source
Samantha Petit self-describes as a small-business owner and healthcare professional with more than 20 years of experience 2. She is identified in public records as being associated with McMinnville Drug 3. Specific details regarding her ownership stakes, the source of family wealth, or significant financial disclosures are not provided in the available sources.
Family
Samantha Petit self-describes as a wife and mother2. She is a lifelong resident of Warren County, Tennessee2.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Petit”, and submit.
- 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 (“Petit”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Petit”and, if needed, select the applicable position.