Rick Eldridge

Current office and 2026 campaign

Rick Eldridge is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 10, having assumed office on November 6, 2018 ¹⁴. His current term concludes on November 3, 2026 ¹. Eldridge is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 10 in the upcoming Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 ¹¹⁰.

During the 114th General Assembly, Eldridge was appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton to serve as chairman of the House Departments & Agencies Subcommittee ⁷. He is also a member of the Business & Utilities Subcommittee, Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Public Service Subcommittee, and State & Local Government Committee ⁸.

Background and education

Rick Eldridge was born on July 12, 1957 ². He is a Christian and holds an associate's degree in applied management ⁸. In his personal life, he is married and has two children ⁷⁸.

Career

Rick Eldridge was born on July 12, 1957 ². He holds an Associate's Degree in Applied Management and identifies as a Methodist Christian ⁸¹¹. In his personal life, he is married and has two children ⁷¹¹. His residence is located at 1303 Valley Home Road in Morristown, Tennessee ³¹¹.

Prior to his legislative service, Eldridge served on the Hamblen County Commission for eight years, including a tenure as its chairman ²⁷. He also worked as a retired Christian associate, though specific details of his pre-political employment or business ownership are not detailed in the provided sources ⁸.

Office history

Rick Eldridge served on the Hamblen County Commission for eight years, including two years as chairman ²⁷. He was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2018, assuming office on November 6, 2018 ¹⁴. His current term as State Representative for District 10 ends on November 3, 2026 ¹¹⁰.

During his tenure in the State House, Eldridge has held various committee assignments. For the 2023-2024 session, he served on the Civil Justice Committee, Senate Government Operations Committee, and the State Government Committee as Vice-Chair ¹. In the 114th General Assembly, he was appointed by Speaker Cameron Sexton to serve as chairman of the House Departments & Agencies Subcommittee ⁷. Other committee assignments include the Business & Utilities Subcommittee, Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, and Public Service Subcommittee ⁸.

Legislative record and accomplishments

Rick Eldridge has served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 10 since assuming office on November 6, 2018 ¹⁴. He represents the Republican Party and is currently serving a term that ends on November 3, 2026 ¹.

During the 2023-2024 legislative session, Eldridge held assignments on the Civil Justice Committee, the Senate Government Operations Committee, and the State Government Committee, where he served as Vice-Chair ¹. For the 114th General Assembly, Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed Eldridge as chairman of the House Departments & Agencies Subcommittee ⁷. His broader committee portfolio includes the Business & Utilities Subcommittee, the Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee, the Judiciary Committee, and the Public Service Subcommittee ⁸.

Eldridge sponsored Tennessee House Bill 621, which was signed into law in April 2025. The legislation addresses motor vehicles by specifying that a vehicle protection product warrantor applying for renewal is not required to file a copy of a warranty that has already been registered for use ⁹.

His legislative record includes voting on significant social and regulatory measures. According to the Family Action Council of Tennessee, Eldridge voted in favor of SB 16/HB 1 (the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 364/HB 563 (the Business Protection Act), SB 1257/HB 1029 (the Human Life Protection Act), SB 1297/HB 1151 (regarding indecent exposure laws in single-sex restrooms), SB 1304/HB 836 (conscience provisions for child-placing agencies), SB 1373/HB 307 (elective religious courses for credit), SB 1499/HB 1274 (the School Protection Act), SB 1736/HB 1689 (single-sex student athletics), SB 2196/HB 2263 (Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill), SB 2465/HB 2568 (chemical abortion reversal information), and HJR 17 ⁵.

Business interests and wealth source

Rick Eldridge is a retired Christian who holds an Associate's Degree in Applied Management ⁸. He previously served on the Hamblen County Commission for eight years, including two years as chairman, before entering the state legislature ²⁷. His professional background prior to public office is not detailed in the provided sources beyond his educational credentials and retirement status.

Public financial disclosure information for Eldridge is tracked by LegiStorm, which records personal financial reports for legislators ⁶. However, specific details regarding his business interests, family wealth source, ownership stakes, or significant sales of businesses are not included in the available reference materials. Consequently, no further details can be provided regarding the specific sources of his wealth or current business holdings based on the cited documents.

Family

Rick Eldridge is married to Krista Keesee, whom he wed 45 years prior to 2026¹². He self-describes as a proud husband and father to two children⁷. His family has deep local roots in the region; his wife’s family owns Eagle’s Villa Pizza, a long-standing family business in Morristown that serves as a favorite dining spot for Eldridge¹².

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