{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nGary 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].\n\nHicks 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].\n\nIn 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 [1][6]. His legislative priorities have included support for healthcare providers, earning him recognition as a 2025 Hospital Hero from the Tennessee Hospital Association [10].\n\n## Background and education\n\nGary W. Hicks Jr. was born in Rogersville, Tennessee [3][8]. He is a Baptist who self-describes as a member of Shepard's Chapel Baptist Church [6].\n\nHicks 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 [3][4][6].\n\n## Career\n\nPrior 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 [3][4][6].\n\nHicks has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since assuming office on January 12, 2016 [1][7]. 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 [1][6].\n\nIn recognition of his legislative work regarding healthcare policy, Hicks was named a 2025 Hospital Hero by the Tennessee Hospital Association [10].\n\n## Office history\n\nGary 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 [1][7]. 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].\n\nThroughout 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].\n\nIn 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].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nRepresentative 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].\n\nHicks 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].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nGary 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].\n\nPublicly 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.\n\n## Family\n\nGary W. Hicks Jr. is married to Laura [4]. The couple has two children, Madelyn and Caroline [3][4]. Hicks self-describes as a Baptist who attends Shepard's Chapel Baptist Church [6].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Gary Hicks (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Gary_Hicks_(Tennessee))\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 9 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_9)\n[3] [Gary Hicks (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Hicks_(politician))\n[4] [Gary Hicks, Jr.'s Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/100745/gary-hicks-jr)\n[5] [Vote-USA | Gary W. Hicks, Jr. | Currently Elected State Representative District 9, Tennessee](https://vote-usa.org/Intro.aspx?State=TN&Id=TNHicksGaryWJr)\n[6] [Representative Gary Hicks \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-gary-hicks/)\n[7] [State Representative Gary Hicks | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/LegislatorDetail/21075)\n[8] [Gary Hicks - Representative from Tennessee](https://sengov.com/states/tennessee/gary-hicks/)\n[9] [Gary Hicks \u2014 State Representative from Tennessee \u2014 84% Lifetime CPAC Rating](https://www.cpac.org/bio/tn-gary-hicks)\n[10] [THA Recognizes Rep. Gary Hicks as a 2025 Hospital Hero - Tennessee Hospital Association](https://tha.com/2025/11/13/tha-recognizes-rep-gary-hicks-as-a-2025-hospital-hero/)\n[11] [Rep. Gary Hicks - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/gary-hicks)\n[12] [Tennessee State Rep. Gary Hicks - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/253343/Gary_W_Hicks_II.html)\n[13] [Tennessee Rep. Gary Hicks appointed chairman of key finance committee](https://wcyb.com/news/local/tennessee-rep-gary-hicks-appointed-chairman-of-key-finance-committee)","campaigns":[],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Gary","fullname":"Gary Hicks","lastname":"Hicks","office_history":[{"campaigns":[],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"R","primary":null,"term":{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_009","office_title":"State Representative District 9","party":"R","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"},"year":2023}],"office_key":"state_house_009","office_title":"State Representative District 9","state":"TN","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_009","office_title":"State Representative District 9","party":"R","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}]}],"summary":"Gary W. Hicks Jr. is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 9, first assuming office in late 2015 or early 2016.","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office":"state_house_009","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01","title":"State Representative District 9"}],"token":"ul8qFmfK6L"}