{"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":"010","districtgroup":"state_house","id":241,"key":"state_house_010","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":"Rick Eldridge","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nRick Eldridge is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 10, having assumed office on November 6, 2018 [1][4]. His current term concludes on November 3, 2026 [1]. Eldridge is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 10 in the upcoming Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][10].\n\nDuring the 114th General Assembly, Eldridge was appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton to serve as chairman of the House Departments & Agencies Subcommittee [7]. He is also a member of the Business & Utilities Subcommittee, Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Public Service Subcommittee, and State & Local Government Committee [8].\n\n## Background and education\n\nRick Eldridge was born on July 12, 1957 [2]. He is a Christian and holds an associate's degree in applied management [8]. In his personal life, he is married and has two children [7][8].\n\n## Career\n\nRick Eldridge was born on July 12, 1957 [2]. He holds an Associate's Degree in Applied Management and identifies as a Methodist Christian [8][11]. In his personal life, he is married and has two children [7][11]. His residence is located at 1303 Valley Home Road in Morristown, Tennessee [3][11].\n\nPrior to his legislative service, Eldridge served on the Hamblen County Commission for eight years, including a tenure as its chairman [2][7]. He also worked as a retired Christian associate, though specific details of his pre-political employment or business ownership are not detailed in the provided sources [8].\n\n## Office history\n\nRick Eldridge served on the Hamblen County Commission for eight years, including two years as chairman [2][7]. He was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2018, assuming office on November 6, 2018 [1][4]. His current term as State Representative for District 10 ends on November 3, 2026 [1][10].\n\nDuring his tenure in the State House, Eldridge has held various committee assignments. For the 2023-2024 session, he served on the Civil Justice Committee, Senate Government Operations Committee, and the State Government Committee as Vice-Chair [1]. In the 114th General Assembly, he was appointed by Speaker Cameron Sexton to serve as chairman of the House Departments & Agencies Subcommittee [7]. Other committee assignments include the Business & Utilities Subcommittee, Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, and Public Service Subcommittee [8].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nRick Eldridge has served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 10 since assuming office on November 6, 2018 [1][4]. He represents the Republican Party and is currently serving a term that ends on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nDuring the 2023-2024 legislative session, Eldridge held assignments on the Civil Justice Committee, the Senate Government Operations Committee, and the State Government Committee, where he served as Vice-Chair [1]. For the 114th General Assembly, Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed Eldridge as chairman of the House Departments & Agencies Subcommittee [7]. His broader committee portfolio includes the Business & Utilities Subcommittee, the Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee, the Judiciary Committee, and the Public Service Subcommittee [8].\n\nEldridge sponsored Tennessee House Bill 621, which was signed into law in April 2025. The legislation addresses motor vehicles by specifying that a vehicle protection product warrantor applying for renewal is not required to file a copy of a warranty that has already been registered for use [9].\n\nHis legislative record includes voting on significant social and regulatory measures. According to the Family Action Council of Tennessee, Eldridge voted in favor of SB 16/HB 1 (the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 364/HB 563 (the Business Protection Act), SB 1257/HB 1029 (the Human Life Protection Act), SB 1297/HB 1151 (regarding indecent exposure laws in single-sex restrooms), SB 1304/HB 836 (conscience provisions for child-placing agencies), SB 1373/HB 307 (elective religious courses for credit), SB 1499/HB 1274 (the School Protection Act), SB 1736/HB 1689 (single-sex student athletics), SB 2196/HB 2263 (Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill), SB 2465/HB 2568 (chemical abortion reversal information), and HJR 17 [5].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nRick Eldridge is a retired Christian who holds an Associate's Degree in Applied Management [8]. He previously served on the Hamblen County Commission for eight years, including two years as chairman, before entering the state legislature [2][7]. His professional background prior to public office is not detailed in the provided sources beyond his educational credentials and retirement status.\n\nPublic financial disclosure information for Eldridge is tracked by LegiStorm, which records personal financial reports for legislators [6]. However, specific details regarding his business interests, family wealth source, ownership stakes, or significant sales of businesses are not included in the available reference materials. Consequently, no further details can be provided regarding the specific sources of his wealth or current business holdings based on the cited documents.\n\n## Family\n\nRick Eldridge is married to Krista Keesee, whom he wed 45 years prior to 2026[12]. He self-describes as a proud husband and father to two children[7]. His family has deep local roots in the region; his wife\u2019s family owns Eagle\u2019s Villa Pizza, a long-standing family business in Morristown that serves as a favorite dining spot for Eldridge[12].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Rick Eldridge - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Rick_Eldridge)\n[2] [Rick Eldridge - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Eldridge)\n[3] [Vote-USA | Rick Eldridge | Currently Elected State Representative District 10, Tennessee](https://vote-usa.org/intro.aspx?state=tn&id=tneldridgerick)\n[4] [State Representative Rick Eldridge | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/22942)\n[5] [Rep. Rick Eldridge - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/rick-eldridge)\n[6] [Tennessee State Rep. Rick Eldridge - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/307797/Rick_Eldridge.html)\n[7] [State Rep. Rick Eldridge named chairman of Departments & Agencies Subcommittee \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2025/02/state-rep-rick-eldridge-named-chairman-of-departments-agencies-subcommittee/)\n[8] [Representative Rick Eldridge \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-rick-eldridge/)\n[9] [Rick Eldridge - Tennessee Representative Republican - Bill Sponsor](https://www.billsponsor.com/politicians/7146/rick-eldridge)\n[10] [Rick Eldridge | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/rick-eldridge)\n[11] [Rick Eldridge's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/133773/rick-eldridge)\n[12] [Rick Eldridge \u2014 RAPT Interviews](https://raptinterviews.com/features/rick-eldridge)","firstname":"Rick","lastname":"Eldridge","token":"nWgROqKPJk"},"term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}],"title":"State Representative District 10","type":"legislative","url":"https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H10","whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}