{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Timothy Hill","chatgptsummary":"Timothy Hill's biography shows over a decade of legislative experience in Tennessee House District 3, including service on Business and Utilities, Health, and Rules committees, which addresses demands for legislative craft and constituency understanding. He also demonstrates coalition-building through party leadership roles and persuasion via public relations training. The record notes he assumed office following a predecessor's resignation due to an ethics violation finding. Bio does not indicate experience in drafting complex statutes or managing significant campaign finance disclosures beyond standard filings.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nTimothy Hill currently serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 3, having assumed office on May 11, 2023 [1][3]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1]. Hill is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 3 in the upcoming 2026 election cycle [1].\n\nHe is listed as a Republican candidate on the ballot for the state House District 3 race [4]. The general election for this seat is scheduled to follow the Republican primary, which is set for August 6, 2026 [1]. As of May 11, 2026, the outcome of this upcoming election remains unknown.\n\n## Background and education\n\nTimothy Aaron Hill was born on November 9, 1981, in Blountville, Tennessee [2][3]. He identifies as Christian and resides in Blountville with his two children [2][4]. Hill graduated from Tri-Cities Christian Academy in 2000 [1][2].\n\nHe earned an Associate of Science degree in public relations from Northeast State Community College in 2002, followed by a Bachelor of Science in public relations from East Tennessee State University in 2003 [3][4].\n\n## Career\n\nTimothy Hill is a small business owner [2]. He holds an Associate of Science in public relations from Northeast State Community College, which he earned in 2002, and a Bachelor of Science in public relations from East Tennessee State University, completed in 2003 [4].\n\nHill has been involved with various community organizations, including the CMT/ABATE and the National Rifle Association [2]. He is also active in local Republican politics, serving with the Sullivan County, Johnson County, and Carter County Republican Parties [2].\n\n## Office history\n\nTimothy Hill served in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 3 from January 8, 2013, to January 12, 2021 [3]. During this tenure, he was a member of the 108th General Assembly and served on the House Business and Utilities Committee, House Health Committee, House Calendar and Rules Committee, and House Health Subcommittee [2]. He succeeded Scotty Campbell in the seat and was subsequently succeeded by Campbell upon leaving office [3].\n\nFollowing the resignation of Scotty Campbell due to an ethics violation finding, Hill was appointed to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 3 on May 11, 2023 [3][7]. He was sworn in on an interim basis on May 23, 2023 [1]. To secure the seat permanently, Hill won the Republican primary and subsequently the general election in August 2023, officially assuming his current term on August 18, 2023 [1][7]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nHill has run for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 3 in multiple cycles. He was elected to the seat in 2012 and re-elected in 2014, 2016, and 2018, serving until his term ended in January 2021 [3]. He is currently on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 6, 2026, to determine the party's nominee for the general election [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nTimothy Hill has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since May 11, 2023, following an appointment to replace Scotty Campbell on an interim basis [1][3]. He previously held the seat from January 8, 2013, to January 12, 2021 [3]. Hill was sworn in for his current term on August 18, 2023, after winning a special election primary that set up a general election to retain the seat vacated by Campbell [1][7].\n\nDuring his tenure, Hill has been assigned to the House Business and Utilities Committee, the House Health Committee, and the House Calendar and Rules Committee [2]. He also serves on the House Health Subcommittee [2]. His legislative record includes voting in favor of several measures highlighted by the Family Action Council of Tennessee, including SB 16/HB 1 (the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 364/HB 563 (the Business Protection Act), and SB 1257/HB 1029 (the Human Life Protection Act) [6].\n\nHill also supported SB 1297/HB 1151 regarding indecent exposure laws in single-sex restrooms, SB 1304/HB 836 concerning conscience provisions for child-placing agencies, and SB 1373/HB 307 allowing elective religious courses for credit [6]. His votes extended to SB 1499/HB 1274 (the School Protection Act), SB 1736/HB 1689 on single-sex student athletics, and SB 2196/HB 2263, identified as Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill [6]. Additionally, he voted for SB 2465/HB 2568 regarding chemical abortion reversal information and HJR 17, which acknowledges God as the source of liberties [6].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nIn August 2023, Timothy Hill defeated Republican opponent Stacy Vaughan in a special election primary to retain the Tennessee House District 3 seat [7]. The vacancy had been created when the previous representative, Scotty Campbell, resigned following an ethics violation finding [7]. Hill's appointment to the seat was initially made by the Johnson County Commission on an interim basis before he secured the position through the special election process [1][7].\n\nHill has served on several legislative committees during his tenure, including the House Business and Utilities Committee, the House Health Committee, and the House Calendar and Rules Committee [2]. His voting record includes support for legislation such as the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act (SB 16/HB 1) and the Human Life Protection Act (SB 1257/HB 1029), which received favorable scores from the Family Action Council of Tennessee [6].\n\nAs of May 2026, Hill is scheduled to run for re-election in the Republican primary on August 6, 2026, for a term ending November 3, 2026 [1]. No outcomes for this upcoming election are available as it has not yet occurred.\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nTimothy Hill identifies himself as a small business owner[2]. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from East Tennessee State University and an Associate of Science in Public Relations from Northeast State Community College[4]. In 2019, the Tri-Cities Business Journal recognized him as one of its \"40 under 40\" honorees[2].\n\nHill has not publicly disclosed specific details regarding his business ownership stakes or the primary source of his wealth in the provided records. While he is required to file financial disclosures as a state representative, the specific contents of these reports are not detailed in the available sources[5]. His campaign contact information lists a post office box in Blountville, Tennessee, and an office address in Nashville[4].\n\n## Family\n\nTimothy Hill is married to Charity, who is deceased [3]. The couple has two children [3][4]. His brother, Matthew Hill, is also a public figure [3].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Timothy Hill - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Timothy_Hill)\n[2] [Rep. Timothy Hill - Representatives - TN General Assembly](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/archives/108ga/members/h3.html)\n[3] [Timothy Hill (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Hill_(politician))\n[4] [Timothy Hill's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/125373/timothy-hill)\n[5] [Tennessee State Rep. Timothy Hill - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/33661/Timothy_Aaron_Hill.html)\n[6] [Rep. Timothy Hill - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/timothy-hill)\n[7] [Rep. Timothy Hill clears GOP primary hurdle for Tennessee seat of lawmaker who resigned | AP News](https://apnews.com/article/tennessee-republican-lawmaker-special-election-a00688cc7834053e031d0b9b461e6e4f)","firstname":"Timothy","lastname":"Hill","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"gGTT5DfCnm"},"token":"timothy_hill"},{"candidatename":"Lori Love","chatgptsummary":"Lori Love's thirty-year residency in Sullivan County and background as a retired business owner suggest familiarity with local economic conditions and community concerns. Her prior campaign for District 3 demonstrates engagement with constituents through club meetings and public outreach. The biography contains no record of disciplinary actions or controversies. Bio does not indicate legislative drafting experience or coalition-building experience across partisan lines.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nLori Love is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 3 in the 2026 cycle.[1] She appears on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election set for November 3, 2026.[1][7] Love is a long-time resident of Sullivan County and describes herself as a champion for community progress, integrity, and ethics in public service.[2][3] Her campaign platform emphasizes bringing transparency to the state government and ensuring affordable, reliable internet access for all households.[3]\n\nLove previously sought the same seat in a special election following the resignation of former Representative Scotty Campbell.[8][9] In that prior cycle, she ran uncontested in the Democratic primary before facing Republican Timothy Hill in the August general election, which Hill won.[9][10] For the 2026 campaign, Love has engaged in community outreach, including speaking at local club meetings, and maintains a campaign website for voter contact and information.[4][5] As of the current reporting period, she does not hold any endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations.[6]\n\n## Background and education\n\nLori Love is a long-time resident of Sullivan County, where she has lived for nearly 30 years [2]. She identifies as a Christian and describes herself as a mother to one child and the wife of a 22-year Air Force veteran [1]. Prior to her political career, Love was a business owner and states that she is retired as of July 2023 [1].\n\nSpecific details regarding her birthplace, year of birth, religious affiliation beyond general identification, schools attended, or degrees earned are not provided in the available sources.\n\n## Career\n\nLori Love is a retired former business owner who has resided in Sullivan County for nearly 30 years [2]. She is married to a 22-year Air Force veteran and is the mother of one child [1]. As of July 2023, she was retired and engaged in multiple volunteer activities [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nLori Love has not previously held elected or appointed office [1]. She ran as a Democratic candidate in the special election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 3 on August 3, 2023, to fill the seat vacated by former Representative Scotty Campbell [8][9]. The district comprises all of Johnson County, parts of Carter and Hawkins counties, and an east-west strip of Sullivan County [8]. Love ran uncontested in the Democratic primary for this special election but lost the general election to Republican Timothy Hill [9][10].\n\nLove is currently running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 3 in the regular cycle [1]. She appears on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][7].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nLori Love is a retired former business owner who has lived in Sullivan County for nearly 30 years [1][2]. As of July 2023, she is retired and engaged in multiple volunteer activities [1]. Her campaign materials state that her professional background includes a lifetime dedicated to service and community advocacy [3].\n\nSpecific details regarding the nature of her previous business interests, family wealth sources, ownership stakes, or sales of businesses are not provided in the available sources. Similarly, significant financial disclosure facts are not included in the referenced materials [1][2][3].\n\n## Family\n\nLori Love is married to a 22-year Air Force veteran and is the mother of one child [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Lori Love - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Lori_Love)\n[2] [Meet Lori, Democratic Candidate for TN House District 3](https://electlorilove.com/meet-lori/)\n[3] [Lori Love for TN House District 3: Integrity, Progress, & Leadership](https://electlorilove.com/)\n[4] [In the News - Elect Lori Love](https://electlorilove.com/in-the-news/)\n[5] [Contact - Elect Lori Love](https://electlorilove.com/contact/)\n[6] [Endorsements for Lori Love - Tennessee Democratic Party Candidate](https://bluevoterguide.org/TN/candidate_Lori_Love/500472)\n[7] [Lori Love | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/lori-love-bde33e9b-8ca2-4fe8-8c45-487bb4b88528)\n[8] [Candidate Lori Love to Speak at Women\u2019s Club Meeting | Elizabethton Star](https://elizabethton.com/2023/05/15/candidate-lori-love-to-speak-at-womens-club-meeting/)\n[9] [Preliminary results show Timothy Hill winning House District 3 Republican Primary election, faces Lori Love in August | wbir.com](https://www.wbir.com/article/news/politics/mountain-city-special-primary-elections/51-bb5f04b7-27c6-4fb0-ba65-a3df8f808b62)\n[10] [Election results for Tennessee House of Representatives District 3 special election](https://wcyb.com/news/local/election-results-for-tennessee-house-of-representatives-district-3-special-election-republican-timothy-hill-democrat-lori-love)","firstname":"Lori","lastname":"Love","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"jViwcBeOkD"},"token":"lori_love"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":"003","districtgroup":"state_house","districtgroupname":"State House","districtname":"District 3","job_type":"state_representative","o.office":"state_house_003","office":"state_house_003","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 3","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 3"}