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Daniel T. Hawthorne
Current office and 2026 campaign
Daniel Hawthorne is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 40 1. He qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's qualifying deadline on March 10, 2026 2. Hawthorne will appear on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1.
The Tennessee Term Limits organization endorsed Hawthorne for the District 40 seat in July 2024, noting his commitment to term limits legislation 4. Additional endorsements from various organizations are available through the Blue Voter Guide 3.
Background and education
Daniel Hawthorne was born in Tennessee 1. He earned a graduate degree from Tennessee Technological University in 2011 1.
Career
Daniel Hawthorne earned a graduate degree from Tennessee Technological University in 2011 1. His professional background includes experience working as a teacher 1. He is currently running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 40 as a member of the Democratic Party 1.
Office history
Daniel Hawthorne has not previously held elected or appointed office 1. He is running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 40 as a member of the Democratic Party 1. The Democratic primary for this seat is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election set for November 3, 2026 1. Hawthorne qualified for the ballot by meeting the Secretary of State’s qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 2.
In prior cycles, Hawthorne ran for Tennessee State House District 40. In July 2024, he was identified as a candidate for this seat and signed a term limits pledge 4. Specific outcomes for his previous runs are not detailed in the provided sources.