{"age":77,"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nPat Marsh is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 62, which includes Bedford County and parts of Lincoln County [11]. He first assumed office on October 13, 2009, following a special election [12]. In August 2021, Marsh was elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the Tennessee House of Representatives [3]. His current term in the State House is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nMarsh is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 62 as a Republican candidate [1]. He appears on the ballot for the Republican primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. As of May 2026, the outcome of this upcoming election is unknown.\n\n## Background and education\n\nPat Marsh was born on January 6, 1949, in Fayetteville, Tennessee [2][3]. He is a native of Fayetteville and has called Shelbyville home for over four decades [6]. Marsh identifies as Presbyterian [2].\n\nMarsh attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a major in transportation between 1967 and 1972 [4][5]. He credits his education at the university for providing the foundation for his subsequent career in the trucking industry [5].\n\n## Career\n\nPat Marsh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a major in transportation from the University of Tennessee between 1967 and 1972 [1][4]. He is the owner of Big G Express, a trucking business he has operated for nearly six decades [2][9]. In recognition of his long career as a trucking executive and his dedication to the industry, Marsh was named the recipient of the Tennessee Trucking Association\u2019s Pinnacle Award in September 2022 [5][9].\n\nMarsh has been a member of the Tennessee Trucking Association and the American Trucking Association throughout his professional life [2]. He also serves on the board of the National Walking Horse Celebration [2]. Before entering politics, he worked as a trucking executive, a background that contributed to his receipt of the Pinnacle Award for uncommon service to the industry [5][9].\n\n## Office history\n\nPat Marsh won a special election to the Tennessee House of Representatives on October 13, 2009, succeeding Curt Cobb to represent District 62 [3][12]. He assumed office that same day and has been re-elected for subsequent terms, with his current term ending on November 3, 2026 [1][7][10]. In the 2021 legislative session, Marsh was elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the Tennessee House of Representatives, a position he assumed on January 12, 2021, succeeding Bill Dunn [3][4].\n\nAs State Representative for District 62, which includes Bedford County and parts of Lincoln County, Marsh serves on several committees including Banking & Consumers Affairs, Calendar & Rules, Commerce, Ethics, Government Operations, Naming & Designating, Transportation, and Workplace Discrimination and Harassment [11]. During the 2023-2024 session, he was also assigned to the Agriculture Committee [1]. In his role as Speaker Pro Tempore, Marsh has participated in budget reviews and legislative oversight, including the review of the 2025-2026 state budget which proposed significant increases for education and transportation [13].\n\nMarsh is currently on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 6, 2026, seeking re-election to represent District 62 in the Tennessee House of Representatives [1][4]. The outcome of this upcoming election is unknown.\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nPat Marsh has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since October 13, 2009, representing District 62 [1]. He assumed the role of Speaker Pro Tempore on January 12, 2021 [3]. His committee assignments include the Banking & Consumers Affairs Subcommittee, Calendar & Rules Committee, Commerce Committee, Ethics Committee, Government Operations Committee, Naming & Designating Committee, Transportation Committee, and the Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Subcommittee [11]. During the 2023-2024 session, he was also assigned to the Agriculture Committee [1].\n\nMarsh has been involved in significant legislative budget reviews, including the 2025-2026 state budget which he describes as approximately $58 billion [13]. He states that this budget includes a $250 million increase for K-12 education, a $425 million increase for the Department of Transportation, and funding for 50 additional State Troopers [13].\n\nIn his legislative capacity, Marsh has honored local industry achievements, such as presenting a resolution to the Tennessee House of Representatives for Justified Honors, the first Tennessee Walking Horse to win the World Grand Championship four times at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration [8]. He also received the Pinnacle Award from the Tennessee Trucking Association in September 2022, recognizing his nearly 60-year career in the trucking industry and dedication to the sector [5].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nPat Marsh is the owner of Big G Express, a business in the trucking industry [1][2]. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a major in transportation from the University of Tennessee [1][2][3]. Marsh credits his education at the university for providing the foundation that led to his successful career in the sector [5].\n\nHis professional background spans nearly 60 years as a trucking executive [9]. In recognition of his service and dedication to the industry, the Tennessee Trucking Association named him the recipient of its Pinnacle Award in September 2022 [5][9]. The association described Marsh as a pioneer in the field before he was elected to the state legislature in 2009 [5][9].\n\nSpecific details regarding his family wealth source, ownership stakes beyond Big G Express, sales of businesses, or significant financial-disclosure facts are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Family\n\nPat Marsh is married to Mary [2]. The couple has two sons, Rob and John [2]. Marsh states that he is kin to many people in Lincoln County and remains closely connected to both Bedford and Lincoln Counties [6].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Pat Marsh - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Pat_Marsh)\n[2] [Rep. Pat Marsh - Representatives - TN General Assembly](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/archives/107GA/members/h62.html)\n[3] [Pat Marsh - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Marsh)\n[4] [Meet Civic Sage - Vote Smart - Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/116508/pat-marsh)\n[5] [Pat Marsh - Haslam College of Business](https://haslam.utk.edu/featured/spotlight/pat-marsh/)\n[6] [State Representative Pat Marsh Talks About His Hometown of Shelbyville, the Traditions That Keep This Close-Knit Community Thriving, and All the Good Things in Store. - Shelbyville, TN Good News Exchange](https://goodnewsmags.com/shelbyville/change-for-the-better/)\n[7] [State Representative Pat Marsh | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/5819)\n[8] [Rep. Pat Marsh honors Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration champion | Living | elkvalleytimes.com](https://www.elkvalleytimes.com/living/rep-pat-marsh-honors-tennessee-walking-horse-national-celebration-champion/article_7be55e71-5900-4e8c-a61a-349903530a4b.html)\n[9] [STATE REPRESENTATIVE PAT MARSH, LONGTIME TRUCKING EXECUTIVE, RECEIVES TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION\u2019S PINNACLE AWARD - Tennessee Trucking Association Inc](https://tntrucking.org/2022/10/11/state-representative-pat-marsh-longtime-trucking-executive-receives-tennessee-trucking-associations-pinnacle-award/)\n[10] [State Representative Pat Marsh | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/LegislatorDetail/5819)\n[11] [Representative Pat Marsh \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-pat-marsh/)\n[12] [Contact Representative Pat Marsh of Tennessee](https://sengov.com/states/tennessee/pat-marsh/)\n[13] [From The Desk of State Rep. Pat Marsh - Shelbyville Times-Gazette](https://www.t-g.com/stories/from-the-desk-of-state-rep-pat-marsh,213373)","birthdate":"Thu, 06 Jan 1949 00:00:00 GMT","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_062","county":"Bedford","county_count":3,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"TN House District 62"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Pat","fullname":"Pat Marsh","lastname":"Marsh","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_062","contest_title":"TN House District 62","county":"Bedford","county_count":3,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_062","office_title":"State Representative District 62","party":"R","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"R","primary":{"contest":"state_house_062","contest_title":"TN House District 62","county":"Bedford","county_count":3,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_062","office_title":"State Representative District 62","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_062","office_title":"State Representative District 62","party":"R","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"},"year":2023}],"office_key":"state_house_062","office_title":"State Representative District 62","state":"TN","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_062","office_title":"State Representative District 62","party":"R","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}]}],"summary":"Pat Marsh is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 62, serving since October 2009 and holding the position of Speaker Pro Tempore.","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office":"state_house_062","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01","title":"State Representative District 62"}],"token":"IwyKs24Rji"}