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Samantha Petit
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Samantha Petit of Morrison, Tennessee is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 43, representing Warren and White counties 1. She met the March 10, 2026 qualifying deadline and was confirmed on the Tennessee Secretary of State's official candidate list 1. She is on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1.
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. She says her decision to run followed prayer and reflection, and describes her campaign as focused on unity, accountability, and service over politics 2. Her stated platform priorities are affordability and livable wages, accessible healthcare, strong public education, and accountability 2.
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. Specific details on her education are not available in public sources.
Career
Petit describes herself as a small-business owner and healthcare professional with more than 20 years of experience 2. Public sources do not name her specific employer or business.
Office history
Petit has not previously held elected or appointed office. She announced her candidacy for Tennessee House District 43 in 2026 23.
Family
Petit self-describes as a wife and mother 2.
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)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Petit”, and submit.
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 (“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.