Gary Hicks

Current office and 2026 campaign

Gary W. Hicks Jr. is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 9 ¹. He assumed office on January 12, 2016, and his current term ends on November 3, 2026 ¹. As of May 2026, he remains in office ⁷.

Hicks is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 9 in the 2026 election cycle ¹. He is listed as a candidate on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 ¹. His campaign office is located at 425 John Lewis Way North Suite 606 in Nashville, Tennessee, with a residence in Rogersville ⁴.

In his current legislative role, Hicks serves as the chairman of the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee ⁶. He also holds assignments on the Health Committee, the Insurance Committee, and the Calendar & Rules Committee ¹⁶. His legislative priorities have included support for healthcare providers, earning him recognition as a 2025 Hospital Hero from the Tennessee Hospital Association ¹⁰.

Background and education

Gary W. Hicks Jr. was born in Rogersville, Tennessee ³⁸. He is a Baptist who self-describes as a member of Shepard's Chapel Baptist Church ⁶.

Hicks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee ³⁴⁶.

Career

Prior to his legislative service, Hicks worked as a technology director ⁶. He holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee ³⁴⁶.

Hicks has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since assuming office on January 12, 2016 ¹⁷. He represents District 9, having succeeded Michael Harrison ³. In the legislature, he has held leadership roles including chairman of the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for the 114th General Assembly ¹³. His committee assignments include the House Rules Committee and the Health Committee ¹⁶.

In recognition of his legislative work regarding healthcare policy, Hicks was named a 2025 Hospital Hero by the Tennessee Hospital Association ¹⁰.

Office history

Gary W. Hicks Jr. has served as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 9 since assuming office on December 21, 2015 ³. He was first elected in 2015 to succeed Michael Harrison and began his tenure in early January 2016 ¹⁷. In Tennessee, state representatives serve two-year terms without term limits ². As of the current cycle, Hicks is running for re-election to represent District 9 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 ¹.

Throughout his tenure, Hicks has held significant leadership roles within the chamber. He previously served three terms as chairman of the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee ¹³. For the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, he was appointed chairman of the full House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, a position in which he guides the passage of the state budget ¹³. During the 2023-2024 legislative session, his committee assignments included Finance, Ways, and Means; Health; Insurance; and House Rules ¹. He also serves on the Calendar & Rules Committee and the Select Committee on Rules ⁶.

In addition to his current service, Hicks has run for re-election in previous cycles. Sources identify him as a candidate for Tennessee State House District 9 in the elections of 2022 and 2024 ⁴.

Legislative record and accomplishments

Representative Gary Hicks serves as the Chairman of the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, a role in which he guides the passage of the state budget to maintain fiscal strength ¹³. His committee assignments also include the Health Committee, the Insurance Committee, and the House Rules Committee ¹. As chairman, Hicks oversees the Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee, having previously served three terms as its chairman ¹³.

Hicks has received recognition for his legislative work on healthcare policy, including being named a 2025 Hospital Hero by the Tennessee Hospital Association for his support of hospitals across the state ¹⁰. His voting record reflects consistent conservative positions; he holds an 84% lifetime rating from the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) ⁹. According to the Family Action Council of Tennessee, Hicks voted in favor of key legislation including SB 16/HB 1 (Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 1257/HB 1029 (Human Life Protection Act), and SB 2196/HB 2263 (Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill) ¹¹.

Business interests and wealth source

Gary W. Hicks Jr. holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee ³. Prior to his legislative career, he worked as a technology director ⁶. He resides at 733 Cloud Creek Road in Rogersville, Tennessee ⁴.

Publicly available biographical profiles do not detail specific business ownership stakes, sales of enterprises, or the primary source of personal wealth beyond his professional background in technology and legislative service ⁵. Hicks has filed personal financial disclosures as part of his legislative duties, which are tracked by databases such as LegiStorm ¹², but the specific contents of these disclosures regarding assets or income sources are not provided in the available reference materials.

Family

Gary W. Hicks Jr. is married to Laura ⁴. The couple has two children, Madelyn and Caroline ³⁴. Hicks self-describes as a Baptist who attends Shepard's Chapel Baptist Church ⁶.

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