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Brad Batt
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Brad Batt is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 6 in the 2026 cycle 1. The district encompasses parts of upper East Tennessee, including Johnson City, Fall Branch, Gray, Oak Grove, Spurgeon, and Watauga 3. Batt, who identifies as a small business owner and entrepreneur, is seeking to unseat incumbent Republican Tim Hicks, who is running for a third term in the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 1, 5, 7.
Batt first announced his candidacy for District 6 in October 2019 3. In the lead-up to the 2026 primary, he held a rally in Johnson City to outline his platform, which includes breaking up Ballad Health, protecting public schools, and ending child poverty 6. Batt has stated that healthcare is a top concern for voters in the district 2. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 6, 2026, before facing Hicks in the general election 5.
Background and education
Brad Batt is a small business owner and entrepreneur who resides in Johnson City 5. He earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1995 and a graduate degree from Regis University in 2003 1. Batt describes himself as a local businessman who believes that every Tennessean should have a fair opportunity to a healthy economy and lifestyle 3.
Career
Batt describes himself as a local businessman and small business owner 35. He states that his professional background includes working as an entrepreneur 1. His career experience is characterized by his role in the private sector rather than prior political office 1.
Batt earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1995 and a graduate degree from Regis University in 2003 1.
Office history
Brad Batt has not held any prior elected or appointed office 1. He announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 6 in October 2019 3. In that cycle, he was unopposed in the Democratic primary and faced incumbent Republican Tim Hicks in the general election, but sources do not specify the outcome of that race 57.
Batt is a candidate for Tennessee House District 6 in the 2026 Democratic primary, which is scheduled for August 6, 2026 14. He is running against incumbent Republican Tim Hicks, who is seeking a third term in the general election on November 3, 2026 7. As of May 2026, Batt has not yet been elected to this office 8.
Business interests and wealth source
Brad Batt self-describes as a small business owner and entrepreneur 5. He identifies himself as a local businessman who believes that every Tennessean should have a fair opportunity to a healthy economy and lifestyle 3. Batt states that his key priorities include breaking up Ballad Health, protecting public schools, and ending child poverty in Tennessee 6.
Specific details regarding his business ownership stakes, sales of businesses, or the specific source of any family wealth are not provided in the available sources. Financial disclosure facts beyond his self-reported occupation are also not included in the provided materials 148.
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 “Batt”, 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 (“Batt”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Batt”and, if needed, select the applicable position.