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Contest for TN House District 24
State House District 24
primary - Partisan - State Representative District 24
About this office
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the state legislature, with 99 members elected from single-member districts to two-year terms. Representatives pass state laws, originate revenue bills, approve the state budget, and — together with the Senate — confirm gubernatorial appointments and propose constitutional amendments. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, U.S. citizens, Tennessee residents for at least three years, and district residents for at least one year.
Term length: 2 years.
This role calls for
- Integrity — Acts in the interest of constituents and the public good rather than for personal gain, and remains independent of undue influence from donors, lobbyists, and party leadership.
- Understanding of the constituency — Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents — safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.
- Persuasion — Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.
- Legislative craft — Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.
- Coalition-building — Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.
Derived from the office's statutory duties and operational reality. Candidate summaries below map each candidate's documented experience to these requirements.
Campaigns
Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Daniel F. Jones's biography shows he is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 24 in Bradley County and Cleveland, indicating potential engagement with local constituents. The record does not mention prior legislative service, committee work, or experience drafting statutes. Bio does not indicate experience in coalition-building or persuasive negotiation within the legislature.
Republican Primary
1 candidate
Kevin Raper's biography shows relevant experience as an incumbent State Representative for District 24 and a former Bradley County Commissioner, alongside a background as a lifelong educator with advanced degrees in mathematics education. The record documents no controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate prior legislative drafting experience or specific coalition-building experience across partisan lines.
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