{"county":null,"description":"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.","district":"005","districtgroup":"state_house","id":256,"key":"state_house_005","lastchangeby":null,"name":null,"next_election":null,"notes":null,"officegroup":"tn_house","partisan":1,"party":null,"qualities":"- **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.","quantity":1,"source":null,"state":"tn","term_end":null,"term_start":null,"term_years":2,"terms":[{"current":0,"description":"","electiondate":"2022-11-08","name":"David B.  Hawk","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDavid B. Hawk is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 5, which comprises Unicoi County and parts of Greene County [4]. He assumed office in January 2003 following his election in November 2002 [4][7]. As of May 2026, Hawk holds this seat with a term ending on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nHawk is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 5 in the 2026 cycle [1]. He appears on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this seat is set for November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nIn his campaign, Hawk self-describes as offering \"proud, unwavering, conservative leadership\" and positions himself as a defender of constitutional principles and family values [5]. He states that he will prioritize the needs of everyday citizens over what he characterizes as liberal elites [5]. His platform emphasizes guarding the state's culture of faith and traditions while delivering common-sense solutions to state problems [5].\n\n## Background and education\n\nDavid B. Hawk was born on June 21, 1968, in Greeneville, Tennessee [3][4][6]. He identifies as Lutheran [3][6].\n\nHawk attended Tusculum College [1][3][6]. In 1990, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with honors in marketing from East Tennessee State University [1][3][6]. He later attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Program for State and Local Government at Harvard University in 2006 [1][3][6].\n\n## Career\n\nDavid B. Hawk is a businessman who has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since January 2003 [4]. He was born on June 21, 1968, in Greeneville, Tennessee, and resides there with his wife, Crystal, and their two children [3][6].\n\nHawk attended Tusculum College before earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from East Tennessee State University in 1990 [1][3]. He later completed the John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Program for State and Local Government at Harvard University in 2006 [1][3].\n\nProfessionally, Hawk identifies as a businessman [3]. His community involvement includes membership with the Kiwanis of Greeneville and Erwin, the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce, and the Greene County Partnership [3]. He has also served on the board of Main Street: Greeneville and Little Theatre of Greeneville, Inc., and coached youth baseball for the Greeneville Parks and Recreation Department [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nDavid B. Hawk was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2002 and assumed office in January 2003 [1][4][7]. He represents District 5, which is composed of Unicoi County and parts of Greene County [4]. As a member of the chamber, he serves on the Commerce Committee, the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, the Private Acts Committee, and the Transportation Committee [4][8]. Within the Transportation Committee, Hawk serves as the Chairman of the Transportation Subcommittee [8]. He has served continuously from the 103rd through the 113th General Assembly [4].\n\nHawk is currently running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 5 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. His current term ends on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nDavid Hawk has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since January 2003, representing District 5, which includes Unicoi County and parts of Greene County [4]. He was elected to the 103rd through the 113th General Assemblies during his tenure [4]. As of the 2020 Census, his district represented an average of 69,868 residents per state representative in Tennessee [2].\n\nHawk holds several key committee assignments within the chamber. He serves as the Chairman of the Transportation Subcommittee and is a member of the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, the Private Acts Committee, and the Commerce Committee [8]. He is also identified as a member of the Conservation Committee [4].\n\nOn policy issues, Hawk has received high marks from conservative organizations for his voting record. The Family Action Council of Tennessee highlighted his support for legislation including the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act (SB 16/HB 1), the Human Life Protection Act (SB 1257/HB 1029), and Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill (SB 2196/HB 2263) in its 2020 scorecard [10]. The Freedom Index noted his votes on bills such as SB 263, which banned global entities from state government operations, and SB 207, which established a Farmland Preservation Fund for conservation easements [11].\n\nHawk self-describes his leadership style as \"proud, unwavering, conservative,\" stating that he aims to defend the Constitution, preserve family values, and prioritize everyday citizens over what he characterizes as liberal elites [5]. He emphasizes guarding the state's culture of faith and traditions in his campaign messaging [5].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nDavid Hawk identifies himself professionally as a businessman [3]. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from East Tennessee State University, which he earned in 1990, and attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Program for State and Local Government at Harvard University in 2006 [1].\n\nPublicly available biographical records do not specify the exact nature of Hawk's business interests, his specific ownership stakes, or the primary source of his wealth beyond the general designation of \"businessman\" [3]. Similarly, these sources do not detail significant financial disclosures, sales of businesses, or other specific financial data that would clarify the origins of his personal finances [9].\n\n## Family\n\nDavid Hawk was born on June 21, 1968, and is married to Crystal Hawk; they have two children, including a daughter named Lily [3][4]. He self-describes as a Lutheran [3].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [David Hawk - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/David_Hawk)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 5 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_5)\n[3] [Rep. David B. Hawk - Representatives - TN General Assembly](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/archives/106GA/members/h5.html)\n[4] [David B. Hawk - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_B._Hawk)\n[5] [David Hawk](https://www.davidhawkfortennessee.com/)\n[6] [David Hawk's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/49150/david-hawk)\n[7] [State Representative David Hawk | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/2532)\n[8] [Representative David Hawk \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-david-hawk/)\n[9] [Tennessee State Rep. David Hawk - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/194662/David_B_Hawk.html)\n[10] [Rep. David Hawk - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/david-hawk)\n[11] [David Hawk: TN Scorecard 2021-2022 - The Freedom Index](https://thefreedomindex.org/tn/legislator/7186/votes/report-tn-scorecard-2021-2022/pdf/scc/)","firstname":"David","lastname":"Hawk","middlename":"B.","token":"FZ5Pqt0Q1x"},"term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}],"title":"State Representative District 5","type":"legislative","url":"https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H5","whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}