{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Bob Freeman","chatgptsummary":"Bob Freeman's biography shows relevant experience for District 56 as a state representative since 2019, serving as Democratic Caucus Vice Chair and introducing legislation on cannabis regulation, education, and business support. He holds degrees in construction management and sustainability, aligning with local economic needs. The record notes his voting history against specific conservative measures per the Family Action Council scorecard. Bio does not indicate prior executive leadership experience or direct constituent service outside legislative duties.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nBob Freeman is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 56, a portion of Davidson County [3]. He assumed office on November 6, 2018, following his initial election in 2018 [1]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nFreeman is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 56 as a Democrat [1]. He appears on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. His campaign office is located at 425 John Lewis Way North Suite 592 in the Cordell Hull Building in Nashville [4].\n\nIn his current role, Freeman serves as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the Tennessee House [4]. He has advocated for issues including public education, local business support, reproductive health access, and gun safety reform, which he states reflect the community's shared vision [5]. Additionally, Freeman introduced legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Tennessee, known as the \"Free All Cannabis for Tennesseans Act\" (HB1968) [7].\n\n## Background and education\n\nBob Freeman was born on July 3, 1975, in Nashville, Tennessee [3]. He is the oldest of three children and resides in Nashville with his wife, Rachel, and their three children [3][4]. Freeman self-describes as Presbyterian [4].\n\nFreeman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management and Land Development from Middle Tennessee State University between 2002 and 2006 [4]. He later obtained a Master of Science in Sustainability from Lipscomb University's Institute for Sustainable Practice, graduating in 2012 with a grade point average of 3.7 [4].\n\n## Career\n\nBob Freeman was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and is the son of Bill Freeman, a noted real estate executive and fundraiser for both the Tennessee and national Democratic parties [6]. He earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in construction management and land development from Middle Tennessee State University between 2002 and 2006 [4]. He later obtained a master\u2019s degree in sustainability from Lipscomb University's Institute for Sustainable Practice, graduating in 2012 with a grade point average of 3.7 [4].\n\nProfessionally, Freeman serves as the president of Freeman Webb Company [6]. His political career began when he assumed office as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 56 on January 8, 2019, succeeding Beth Harwell [3]. He is a Democrat and currently holds the position of Democratic Caucus Vice Chair within the Tennessee legislature [4].\n\n## Office history\n\nBob Freeman first ran for office in 2018, winning election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 56 as a Democrat [1][5]. He assumed office on November 6, 2018, succeeding Beth Harwell [3]. Members of the Tennessee House serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits [2]. Freeman was subsequently re-elected in 2020, 2022, and 2024, continuing his tenure as the representative for District 56, which is located in Davidson County [1][6]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nAs a state representative, Freeman\u2019s key responsibilities include legislative duties such as introducing bills and serving on committees. He has served as the Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus [4]. Notable legislative actions include co-sponsoring bills for marijuana regulation and introducing the \"Free All Cannabis for Tennesseans Act\" (HB1968) to legalize recreational marijuana, which he sought to have heard in the Agriculture Committee [7]. He also advocates on issues including public education, local business support, reproductive health access, and gun safety reform [5].\n\nFreeman is currently on the ballot for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 56 in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The outcome of this upcoming election is unknown.\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nRep. Freeman serves as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus in the Tennessee House of Representatives [4]. His legislative priorities include protecting public education, supporting local businesses, advocating for reproductive health access, and promoting responsible gun safety reform, positions he self-describes as reflecting his community\u2019s shared vision [5].\n\nIn 2025, Freeman introduced the \u201cFree All Cannabis for Tennesseans Act\u201d (HB1968), legislation that would legalize the growth, sale, and possession of marijuana in Tennessee [7]. He advocated for the bill to be heard by the Agriculture Committee, arguing that farmers would support the measure, having previously co-sponsored a different bill focused on cannabis regulation [7].\n\nThe Family Action Council of Tennessee\u2019s 2020 legislative scorecard indicates Freeman voted against several key conservative measures during that session. These votes included opposition to 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) [8]. He also voted against SB 1499/HB 1274 (School Protection Act) and SB 1736/HB 1689 (Single-Sex Student Athletics) [8].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nBob Freeman serves as the president of Freeman Webb Company [6]. He is the son of Bill Freeman, a noted real estate executive and fundraiser for both the Tennessee and national Democratic parties [6]. Bill Freeman is also the owner of FW Publishing, the parent company of the Nashville Scene [6].\n\nFreeman holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in construction management and land development from Middle Tennessee State University and a master\u2019s degree in sustainability from Lipscomb University's Institute for Sustainable Practice [4]. His educational background in construction and land development aligns with his family's real estate business interests [4].\n\n## Family\n\nBob Freeman was born in Nashville, Tennessee, as the oldest of three children to Bill Freeman, a noted real estate executive and fundraiser for both the Tennessee and national Democratic parties[3][6]. He is married to Rachel, and they have three children[4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Bob Freeman (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Bob_Freeman_(Tennessee))\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 56 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_56)\n[3] [Bob Freeman (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Freeman_(politician))\n[4] [Bob Freeman's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/182470/bob-freeman)\n[5] [I\u2019m Bob Freeman, and since I first ran in 2018, I have had the ...](https://www.facebook.com/VoteBobFreeman/videos/rep-bob-freeman-building-a-brighter-future-for-tennessee/467328629356232/)\n[6] [Bob Freeman: Democrat for Tennessee House, District 56 - Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2024/07/20/bob-freeman-tn-district-56/)\n[7] [Marijuana legalization in Tennessee pushed by lawmaker - Shelby County Observer](https://shelbycountyobserver.com/marijuana-legalization-in-tennessee-pushed-by-lawmaker/)\n[8] [Rep. Bob Freeman - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/bob-freeman)","firstname":"Bob","lastname":"Freeman","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"TQBmoGJTxL"},"token":"bob_freeman"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":"056","districtgroup":"state_house","districtgroupname":"State House","districtname":"District 56","job_type":"state_representative","o.office":"state_house_056","office":"state_house_056","officedescription":"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 \u2014 together with the Senate \u2014 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.","officequalities":"- **Integrity** \u2014 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.\n- **Understanding of the constituency** \u2014 Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents \u2014 safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.\n- **Persuasion** \u2014 Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.\n- **Legislative craft** \u2014 Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.\n- **Coalition-building** \u2014 Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.","officeterm":2,"officetitle":"State Representative District 56","partisan":1,"pgr":"primary","quantity":null,"referendum":null,"source":{"retrieved_at":"2026-06-01","title":"TN SoS \u2014 Candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives (2026)","url":"https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_2026.pdf"},"title":"TN House District 56"}