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Tony Hullender
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Tony Hullender, 65, of Signal Mountain, is a Republican candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 27, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Michele Reneau in the August 6, 2026 primary 123. He is a former lawyer for the Tennessee Attorney General's Office 2. Hullender has said Hamilton County Republican Party Chair Gail Greene discouraged him from running, which he says only increased his inclination to run 3. He has publicly rejected the "RINO" (Republican in name only) label while campaigning 2.
Career
Hullender worked as a lawyer for the Tennessee Attorney General's Office before joining BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, where he has served as general counsel since 2005 42.
Documented disputes and controversies
Hullender has said Hamilton County Republican Party Chair Gail Greene discouraged him from running for the District 27 seat, a dynamic he said increased his inclination to proceed with the campaign 3. He has publicly rejected the "RINO" label while speaking to Civitan Club members during his 2026 campaign 2.
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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Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Hullender”and, if needed, select the applicable position.