Rick Ewing

Rick Ewing is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 59 in Davidson County [1]. He is one of four Democrats competing in the primary scheduled for August 6, 2026, alongside Angie Lawless, Mark Proctor, and Beth West [1]. The seat is open because incumbent Democrat Caleb Hemmer is not seeking re-election [20]. Ewing describes himself as a "pro-business hand" and notes he is the husband of Metro Councilmember Sandy Ewing [20].

A 9th-generation Nashvillian, Ewing was raised by a Meharry-trained surgeon and a Metro Schools principal [9]. He spent a 20-year career at Oracle Corp. as a Director, where he helped bring life-saving drugs to market and managed complex healthcare solutions [9]. His family faced significant health challenges when his son Richard was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis, a rare genetic disorder [9]. In response, Ewing founded an advocacy organization for the disability community in Middle Tennessee, serving as its leader for two decades [9].

Ewing’s public service includes serving on the Governor's Workforce Development Board to help secure high-tech jobs for the region [9]. He has also served on the boards of FiftyForward, the Nashville State Community College Foundation, and the capitol campaign committee for Meharry Medical College [9]. In 2023, he was selected for the Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School, focusing on the incubation of Nashville's biomedical technology sector [14]. Additionally, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee appointed him to its Board of Directors in 2024 [17].

Ewing’s campaign website highlights his background as a "relentless advocate" for families overlooked by the state government, citing underfunded programs and legislative gridlock as key issues he aims to address [9]. He has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey [1].

Sources

• [1] Rick Ewing
• [2] Tennessee House of Representatives District 59 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [4] Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [5] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [6] Republican Party primaries in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [7] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [8] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [9] Rick Ewing - Tennessee District 59
• [13] Rick Ewing (@Sevenfeet0) / X
• [14] Rick Ewing on LinkedIn: Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School | 29 comments
• [16] Rick Ewing
• [17] Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. on LinkedIn: Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Appoints Five New Board Members –…
• [19] Muskogee promotes Rick Ewing to parks and recreation director
• [20] Newcomers Crowd Field to Replace State Rep. Hemmer | Pith in the Wind | Nashville News | nashvillescene.com

Public filings

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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 “Ewing”, 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 (“Ewing”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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