Bill Hancock

Bill Hancock is a Republican candidate for the Tennessee State House District 59 seat in Davidson County [17]. He describes himself as a sixth-generation Tennessean and native Nashvillian who grew up in the West Meade neighborhood [17]. His family background includes his grandfather and father, both of whom were Metro school teachers, which he cites as an early influence on his appreciation for education [17]. Hancock earned a business degree from the University of Tennessee [17].

Professionally, Hancock has built a career in healthcare and real estate following his graduation [17]. His community involvement includes serving as a coach for the West Nashville Sports League and as an Usher Captain at the Church of the Assumption [17]. He is also active in civic and veteran-focused charities [17]. Hancock is a parent to three children [17].

Hancock filed to run in the Republican primary for Tennessee House District 59, with a filing deadline of March 10, 2026 [3]. The primary election is scheduled for August 6, 2026, followed by a general election on November 3, 2026 [3]. He maintains an official campaign website at https://www.billhancockfortn.com/ and a Facebook page titled "Bill Hancock for State House" [17], [19].

Sources

• [1] Bill Hancock - Ballotpedia
• [2] Tennessee House of Representatives District 59 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [4] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [5] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [6] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [7] Hancock County, Tennessee - Ballotpedia
• [8] United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 (August 6 Republican primary) - Ballotpedia
• [9] United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [11] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [13] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
• [14] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [15] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [16] 2026 United States Senate election in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [17] Republican Bill Hancock for State Representative
• [19] Bill Hancock for State House | Facebook

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

• 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 “Hancock”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Hancock”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Hancock”and, if needed, select the applicable position.