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Jason L Powell
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Jason L. Powell has represented District 53 in the Tennessee House of Representatives as a Democrat since January 8, 2013. He sought reelection in both 2022 and 2024. By the 2024 cycle, he was serving as the Democratic whip for the 111th and 112th General Assemblies.
Background and education
Powell was born January 25, 1978, in Nashville, Tennessee, and attended Montgomery Bell Academy. He earned a BA in History and Political Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master of Public Administration from Tennessee State University, and an MBA from the University of Memphis.
Career
Powell's career has included public school teaching, real estate, and nonprofit management. He is a licensed real estate broker in Tennessee and a director at Freeman Webb. He served as Democratic floor leader for the 109th General Assembly and has been an active member of the House Business and Utilities Committee.
Powell has served on nonprofit boards including the Prevention Alliance of Tennessee and Nashville Emerging Leaders, and maintains memberships in Nashville neighborhood associations.
Family
Powell is married to Heather Corum, a nonprofit executive. They have two children, Sophie and Hawkes.
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
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US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - 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 (“Powell”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Powell”and, if needed, select the applicable position.