Todd Warner

Current office and 2026 campaign

Todd Warner is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 92, having assumed office on November 3, 2020 ¹². His current term concludes on November 3, 2026 ¹. Warner is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 92 as a Republican candidate in the upcoming general election cycle ¹¹⁰. He appears on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 ¹.

Warner has positioned himself as a conservative advocate, self-describing as a "pro-Trump conservative" with experience in growing the economy ¹⁵. He states that he stands firmly for the Second Amendment, religious liberty, parental rights, medical freedom, and election integrity ¹¹. In recent political developments, Warner wore a Trump 2024 flag into the state legislature during a redistricting vote in May 2024, an action that drew protests from onlookers ⁹⁵. He has also publicly criticized Governor Lee’s private-school voucher expansion plans, arguing that such measures do not provide real solutions for rural areas ¹³. Warner maintains a campaign office and contact information through his website, where he continues to advocate for small businesses and the elimination of bureaucratic obstacles ³⁴.

Background and education

Todd Warner was born on June 6, 1971 ². He is a seventh-generation Tennessee native who was born and raised on a dairy farm in Chapel Hill, Tennessee ⁶¹⁵. Warner graduated from Forrest High School in 1989 ¹⁶.

Career

Todd Warner was born and raised on a dairy farm in Chapel Hill, Tennessee ⁶. He is a seventh-generation Tennessee native who has lived in the state his entire life ¹⁵. Warner graduated from Forrest High School in 1989 ¹.

Professionally, Warner is a dedicated row crop farmer specializing in corn and soybeans ⁶. His family has farmed the land in Tennessee for over six generations ³. He also operates as a businessman, describing himself as an advocate for small businesses who has fought against over-regulation and bureaucratic obstacles ³.

Warner married his wife, Cindy, in 1991, and they have three children: Patrick, Kathleen, and Cason ⁶.

Office history

Todd Warner was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2020, defeating former Representative Rick Tillis to claim District 92¹⁴. He assumed office on November 3, 2020, succeeding Tillis¹². His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026¹. In the 2022 election cycle, Warner faced a social media dispute with his former opponent Rick Tillis and also ran against Spring Hill Alderman Matt Fitterer and Jeff Ford during the Republican primary¹².

Warner is currently running for re-election to represent District 92 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026¹¹⁰. As of May 2026, he has not yet been charged with any crimes following an FBI raid on his home and office that occurred shortly after he took office in early 2021⁷.

Legislative record and accomplishments

Todd Warner has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 92 since assuming office on November 3, 2020 ¹. During his tenure, he has been assigned to committees including those focused on agriculture and rural development, as well as education and health ¹. As a member of the Republican Party, Warner describes himself as a pro-Trump conservative who stands firmly for the Second Amendment, religious liberty, parental rights, medical freedom, and election integrity ¹¹. He characterizes his legislative approach as fighting to stop over-regulation and voting to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles for small businesses ³.

Warner has supported efforts to reduce state taxes, including backing legislation to eliminate Tennessee’s grocery sales tax ⁸. In 2026, he was involved in the debate over a substantial expansion of the state’s private-school voucher program, where he expressed opposition to Governor Lee’s approach, arguing that rural areas lack access to private schools and that the plan relied on "backroom deals" rather than real solutions ¹³. Warner also participated in the 2026 redistricting process, during which he wore a Trump 2024 flag into the legislature ahead of a vote aimed at unseating the state’s last Democratic representative ⁹.

His legislative record has been marked by public conflicts with political opponents. In July 2022, Warner engaged in a social media dispute with former Representative Rick Tillis, his previous primary opponent, warning constituents about negative mailers from his opposition ¹². Earlier in his term, Warner faced scrutiny after federal agents raided his home and office in early 2021; he stated that he had not been charged with any crimes but felt weary of being attacked by legislative leadership ⁷.

Documented disputes and controversies

In early 2021, federal agents raided the home and office of Todd Warner shortly after he assumed office in November 2020 ⁷. As of March 2023, Warner had not been charged with any crimes related to the investigation, though he described himself as "embattled" and weary of attacks from legislative leadership ⁷.

Warner engaged in a social media dispute with former State Representative Rick Tillis during the 2022 primary cycle ¹². Warner sent a text message blast to constituents warning that his opponent would be sending "negative" mailers, while Tillis and Warner had previously squared off on social media as the August 4 election approached ¹². Warner defeated Tillis in that race to claim the District 92 House position ¹⁴.

In May 2026, Warner wore a Trump 2024 flag into the Tennessee State Capitol ahead of a redistricting vote ⁹. Footage captured by candidate Allie Phillips showed Warner walking through the Capitol with the flag over his shoulders while protesters jeered and state troopers maintained a heavy presence ⁹. Warner later stated on social media that Democrats had screamed "racist" at him for wearing the flag, asserting that he would "never apologize" for standing with President Donald J. Trump ⁵.

Warner has publicly criticized Governor Bill Lee’s push for private-school voucher expansion, arguing in a Tennessee Stands op-ed that backroom deals are not a substitute for real solutions and noting the lack of private schools in many rural areas ¹³. He also faced opposition from within his own party regarding plans to substantially expand the voucher program in 2026 ⁸.

Business interests and wealth source

Warner describes himself as a seventh-generation Tennessee native who has raised his family and built his business in the state ¹⁵. He states that he and his family have farmed the land in Tennessee for over six generations ³. Warner is identified as a dedicated row crop farmer specializing in corn and soybeans, having been born and raised on a dairy farm in Chapel Hill ⁶¹¹. His career experience prior to elected office includes working as a farmer ¹.

Warner self-describes as a businessman who advocates for small businesses and fights to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles for business growth ³. Specific details regarding his ownership stakes, sales of businesses, or the specific source of family wealth beyond farming are not provided in the available sources. Similarly, significant financial-disclosure facts or detailed breakdowns of his assets are not included in the referenced materials.

Family

Todd Warner was born and raised on a dairy farm in Chapel Hill, Tennessee ⁶. He describes himself as a seventh-generation Tennessee native who has raised his family and built his business in the state ¹⁵. Warner married Cindy in 1991 ⁶. The couple has three children: Patrick, Kathleen, and Cason ¹¹.

Warner states that his family has farmed the land in Tennessee for over six generations ³. He identifies himself as a proud family man and father ³.

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