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Aron Maberry

Aron  Maberry

Office history

2026
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Current office and 2026 campaign

Aron Maberry is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 68, having assumed office on November 5, 2024 116. He is currently serving in the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, where he was appointed as a Deputy Whip by House Majority Whip Johnny Garrett 18. Maberry also serves on the Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education for District 7, a position he assumed in August 2022 1.

Maberry announced his campaign for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 68 for the 2026 election cycle 1420. He held a campaign kick-off event supported by prominent local and state figures, including Deputy Speaker Curtis Johnson, Senator Bill Powers, and Mayor Jim Durrett 3. His campaign platform emphasizes conservative values, parental rights in education, and fiscal responsibility 14. Maberry has been endorsed by Governor Bill Lee for the upcoming primary race 8.

During his tenure, Maberry has engaged in legislative activities such as advocating for Tennessee’s sales tax holiday and supporting Governor Lee’s Education Savings Account plan alongside Americans for Prosperity 56. He also participated in a review of an interim forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools that highlighted operational deficiencies 10. In April 2025, the Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint filed against him by a group of educators, ruling that it lacked authority to consider the case regarding his dual roles on the state House and school board 12.

Background and education

Aron Maberry was born in Altus, Oklahoma, on April 15, 1985 219. He is a lifelong resident of Clarksville, Tennessee, where he grew up 420. Maberry self-describes as a Christian and has served as a pastor for approximately 20 years, including eight years on the staff of Mosaic Church in Clarksville starting in 2015 1317.

Maberry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Valor Christian College 2. He also graduated from Leadership CMCSS in 2022 and was selected for the Leadership Clarksville class of 2024 17.

Career

Aron Maberry is a lifelong resident of Clarksville who has worked as a pastor for approximately 20 years 7. He served on the staff of Mosaic Church in Clarksville since 2015, where he held the position of Next-Gen Pastor and oversaw ministry operations including 25 staff members and an audience of 800 weekly children's programs 17. Maberry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Valor Christian College 2.

Prior to his election to public office, Maberry was active in local civic leadership, graduating from Leadership CMCSS in 2022 and being selected for the Leadership Clarksville class of 2024 17. In 2022, he was named one of the most influential people under 40 years old in Clarksville by Clarksville Now 17.

Office history

Aron Maberry was elected to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education for District 7 in August 2022, becoming the first Republican elected to that board in Montgomery County 17. He assumed office on August 31, 2022, with a term ending on September 1, 2026 1. During his tenure, he advocated for conservative values and parental rights in education 7. In April 2025, an ethics complaint was filed against him alleging a conflict of interest due to holding both state and local office, but the Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed the complaint in April 2025, ruling it lacked authority to consider the case 12.

Maberry ran for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 68 during the 2024 election cycle 20. He won the Republican primary and the general election, defeating Democrat Garfield Scott with 67.8% of the vote 15. He assumed office on November 5, 2024, for a two-year term ending on November 3, 2026 1. As a state representative, he serves in the 114th Tennessee General Assembly and was appointed as a Deputy Whip within the House Republican Caucus to assist with vote counting and member communication 18. He has also been endorsed by Governor Bill Lee for his support of school choice proposals 8.

Maberry is currently seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 68 for the 2026 election cycle 14. The Republican primary for this seat is scheduled for a future date after May 11, 2026 1.

Legislative record and accomplishments

Aron Maberry assumed office in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 68 on November 5, 2024, following his election to the 114th General Assembly 1213. Upon joining the chamber, he was appointed as a Deputy Whip within the House Republican Caucus, a role in which he assists Majority Whip Johnny Garrett with vote counting and member communication 18. Maberry has self-described himself as a "Conservative Voice for a New Generation" 3.

In terms of legislative activity, Maberry has advocated for parental choice in education, notably speaking on Capitol Hill with Americans for Prosperity to support Governor Bill Lee’s Education Savings Account plan 6. He has also participated in oversight efforts regarding public education, joining House and Senate Republican leaders and Comptroller Jason E. Mumpower to discuss an interim forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools that identified widespread operational deficiencies 10. Additionally, Maberry has encouraged constituents to utilize the state’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday to reduce costs for school supplies and clothing 5.

Maberry’s tenure has been marked by a conflict with constituents regarding his dual role as a state representative and a member of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education. A group of educators filed an ethics complaint alleging a conflict of interest, but the Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed the complaint in April 2025, ruling that it lacked the authority to consider the case 12. The commission admonished the complainants for filing the action 12.

Documented disputes and controversies

In April 2025, a group of current and former educators in Montgomery County filed a formal ethics complaint against Maberry with the Tennessee Ethics Commission 9. The complainants alleged that Maberry had a conflict of interest by serving simultaneously as a state representative and on the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board, arguing he should resign from the board 12.

The Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed the complaint on April 22, 2025, ruling that it lacked the authority to consider the case 12. In its decision, the commission also admonished the complainants and threatened them with penalties for filing the action 12.

Business interests and wealth source

Aron Maberry’s professional background is rooted in ministry and education administration rather than traditional commerce or private industry. He self-describes as a pastor with nearly 20 years of experience, having served on the staff of Mosaic Church in Clarksville since 2015 13. During his tenure at the church, he held the position of Next-Gen Pastor, where he oversaw 25 staff members and programs for approximately 800 weekly attendees 17. Prior to his election to state office, Maberry served on the Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education from August 2022 until assuming his legislative seat in late 2024 1.

Public financial disclosure records are maintained by LegiStorm, which tracks personal financial disclosures for Tennessee legislators 11. However, the provided source materials do not contain specific details regarding Maberry’s wealth sources, business ownership stakes, or significant financial transactions. There is no information in the available records detailing family wealth origins, sales of businesses, or specific asset holdings beyond his professional roles in ministry and education 1213.

Family

Aron Maberry married Elizabeth in 2006, describing her as his best friend whom he has known since they were 14 years old 4. The couple has three children: April, Olivia, and Avery 4. Maberry self-describes the family dynamic as a friendship that developed into a romantic relationship, stating he could not imagine doing life with anyone else 4.

As a parent of three, Maberry has referenced his family when discussing policy issues such as sales tax holidays for back-to-school shopping 5. He is also active in advocacy related to parental choice in education, including speaking on Capitol Hill regarding Education Savings Account plans 6.

Sources

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