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Timothy Hill
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Timothy Hill currently serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 3, having assumed office on May 11, 2023 13. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 1. Hill is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 3 in the upcoming 2026 election cycle 1.
He is listed as a Republican candidate on the ballot for the state House District 3 race 4. The general election for this seat is scheduled to follow the Republican primary, which is set for August 6, 2026 1. As of May 11, 2026, the outcome of this upcoming election remains unknown.
Background and education
Timothy Aaron Hill was born on November 9, 1981, in Blountville, Tennessee 23. He identifies as Christian and resides in Blountville with his two children 24. Hill graduated from Tri-Cities Christian Academy in 2000 12.
He earned an Associate of Science degree in public relations from Northeast State Community College in 2002, followed by a Bachelor of Science in public relations from East Tennessee State University in 2003 34.
Career
Timothy Hill is a small business owner 2. He holds an Associate of Science in public relations from Northeast State Community College, which he earned in 2002, and a Bachelor of Science in public relations from East Tennessee State University, completed in 2003 4. Prior to his legislative service, Hill taught at San Jose State University as a professor in the business department 8.
Hill has been involved with various community organizations, including the CMT/ABATE and the National Rifle Association 2. He is also active in local Republican politics, serving with the Sullivan County, Johnson County, and Carter County Republican Parties 2.
Office history
Timothy Hill served in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 3 from January 8, 2013, to January 12, 2021 3. During this tenure, he was a member of the 108th General Assembly and served on the House Business and Utilities Committee, House Health Committee, House Calendar and Rules Committee, and House Health Subcommittee 2. He succeeded Scotty Campbell in the seat and was subsequently succeeded by Campbell upon leaving office 3.
Following the resignation of Scotty Campbell due to an ethics violation finding, Hill was appointed to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 3 on May 11, 2023 37. He was sworn in on an interim basis on May 23, 2023 1. To secure the seat permanently, Hill won the Republican primary and subsequently the general election in August 2023, officially assuming his current term on August 18, 2023 17. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 1.
Hill has run for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 3 in multiple cycles. He was elected to the seat in 2012 and re-elected in 2014, 2016, and 2018, serving until his term ended in January 2021 3. He is currently on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 6, 2026, to determine the party's nominee for the general election 1.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Timothy Hill has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since May 11, 2023, following an appointment to replace Scotty Campbell on an interim basis 13. He previously held the seat from January 8, 2013, to January 12, 2021 3. Hill was sworn in for his current term on August 18, 2023, after winning a special election primary that set up a general election to retain the seat vacated by Campbell 17.
During his tenure, Hill has been assigned to the House Business and Utilities Committee, the House Health Committee, and the House Calendar and Rules Committee 2. He also serves on the House Health Subcommittee 2. His legislative record includes voting in favor of several measures highlighted by the Family Action Council of Tennessee, including SB 16/HB 1 (the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 364/HB 563 (the Business Protection Act), and SB 1257/HB 1029 (the Human Life Protection Act) 6.
Hill also supported SB 1297/HB 1151 regarding indecent exposure laws in single-sex restrooms, SB 1304/HB 836 concerning conscience provisions for child-placing agencies, and SB 1373/HB 307 allowing elective religious courses for credit 6. His votes extended to SB 1499/HB 1274 (the School Protection Act), SB 1736/HB 1689 on single-sex student athletics, and SB 2196/HB 2263, identified as Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill 6. Additionally, he voted for SB 2465/HB 2568 regarding chemical abortion reversal information and HJR 17, which acknowledges God as the source of liberties 6.
Documented disputes and controversies
In August 2023, Timothy Hill defeated Republican opponent Stacy Vaughan in a special election primary to retain the Tennessee House District 3 seat 7. The vacancy had been created when the previous representative, Scotty Campbell, resigned following an ethics violation finding 7. Hill’s appointment to the seat was initially made by the Johnson County Commission on an interim basis before he secured the position through the special election process 17.
Hill has served on several legislative committees during his tenure, including the House Business and Utilities Committee, the House Health Committee, and the House Calendar and Rules Committee 2. His voting record includes support for legislation such as the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act (SB 16/HB 1) and the Human Life Protection Act (SB 1257/HB 1029), which received favorable scores from the Family Action Council of Tennessee 6.
As of May 2026, Hill is scheduled to run for re-election in the Republican primary on August 6, 2026, for a term ending November 3, 2026 1. No outcomes for this upcoming election are available as it has not yet occurred.
Business interests and wealth source
Timothy Hill identifies himself as a small business owner2. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from East Tennessee State University and an Associate of Science in Public Relations from Northeast State Community College4. In 2019, the Tri-Cities Business Journal recognized him as one of its "40 under 40" honorees2.
Hill has not publicly disclosed specific details regarding his business ownership stakes or the primary source of his wealth in the provided records. While he is required to file financial disclosures as a state representative, the specific contents of these reports are not detailed in the available sources5. His campaign contact information lists a post office box in Blountville, Tennessee, and an office address in Nashville4.
Family
Timothy Hill is married to Charity, who is deceased 3. The couple has two children 34. His brother, Matthew Hill, is also a public figure 3.
Sources
Public filings
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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 “Hill”, 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 (“Hill”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Hill”and, if needed, select the applicable position.