{"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":"014","districtgroup":"state_house","id":317,"key":"state_house_014","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":"Jason Zachary","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJason Zachary is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 14, which encompasses parts of Knox County [3][9]. He assumed office on August 24, 2015, and currently serves as Deputy Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives [1][3][4]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nZachary is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 14 during the 2026 election cycle [1]. He is listed as a candidate on the ballot for the Republican primary, which is scheduled to take place on August 6, 2026 [1]. As of May 2026, the outcome of this upcoming election remains unknown.\n\n## Background and education\n\nJason Zachary was born on June 29, 1977 [3][7]. He is a Christian and resides in Knoxville, Tennessee [4][7].\n\nZachary\u2019s educational background includes an Associate of Science degree from Pellissippi State Community College [3][10]. He attended the University of Tennessee to study sports management between 1997 and 1998 [4]. He later earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Tusculum College through its ELP program, completing his studies in 2015\u20132016 [4]. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science from Middle Tennessee State University and attended the Darden Business School\u2019s Emerging Leaders Program [10].\n\n## Career\n\nJason Zachary served as vice president of Americomm, a telecommunications firm [1]. He also holds the title of principal and president at the same company [10].\n\nZachary earned an Associate of Science in marketing from Pellissippi State Community College between 1995 and 1996 [4]. He attended the University of Tennessee for sports management studies from 1997 to 1998 [4]. He later obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, which he self-describes as being from Middle Tennessee State University, and completed the Emerging Leaders Program at Darden Business School [10].\n\n## Office history\n\nJason Zachary was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in a special election in 2015, assuming office on August 24, 2015, to represent District 14 after its previous occupant stepped down mid-term [1][3][5]. He won re-election in the general election later that year, defeating Democrat Scott Hacker with 72.9% of the vote [12]. Zachary has since been re-elected to multiple two-year terms, including a victory in 2024 against Democrat Amanda Collins [1][5]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nIn addition to his legislative duties, Zachary served as Deputy Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2025 to 2026 [3][4]. During his tenure, he has held membership on several committees, including Appropriations, Calendar & Rules, Commerce, Ethics, and Finance, Ways, and Means [10].\n\nZachary ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in a prior cycle, establishing a principal campaign committee named \"Jason Zachary for Congress\" which reported total receipts of $157,278.45 [2].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nJason Zachary has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since August 24, 2015, representing District 14 [1]. In the 2025\u20132026 legislative session, he holds the position of Deputy Speaker [3][4]. His committee assignments include service on the Appropriations Subcommittee, Calendar & Rules Committee, Commerce Committee, Ethics Committee, Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, and the Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee [10].\n\nZachary has a documented legislative record focused on social conservative issues. According to the Family Action Council of Tennessee scorecard, he supported legislation including SB 16/HB 1 (Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 364/HB 563 (Business Protection Act), and SB 1257/HB 1029 (Human Life Protection Act) [8]. His voting record also includes support for SB 1297/HB 1151 regarding single-sex restroom laws, SB 1304/HB 836 concerning conscience provisions for child-placing agencies, and SB 1373/HB 307 on elective religious courses [8]. He voted in favor of SB 1499/HB 1274 (School Protection Act), SB 1736/HB 1689 (single-sex student athletics), SB 2196/HB 2263 (Governor Lee\u2019s Pro-Life Bill), and SB 2465/HB 2568 (chemical abortion reversal information) [8]. He also supported HJR 17, which acknowledges God as the source of liberties [8].\n\nIn March 2026, Zachary participated in annual Ag Day on the Hill to highlight Tennessee\u2019s agricultural sector [11]. During the 2026 session, he supported Governor Bill Lee\u2019s legislative priorities and budget proposals, which included a balanced $57.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 focused on public safety and economic opportunity [14]. The General Assembly ultimately passed a $58.3 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, emphasizing fiscal discipline [15]. Zachary also joined other lawmakers in supporting the Memphis Safe Task Force, a multi-agency initiative to combat violent crime [13].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nJason Zachary\u2019s professional background includes serving as the vice president of Americomm, a telecommunications firm[1]. He also identifies himself as the principal and president of Americomm[10]. His education includes an Associate of Science in marketing from Pellissippi State Community College, a Bachelor of Science from Middle Tennessee State University, and attendance at the Darden Business School\u2019s Emerging Leaders Program[10][3].\n\nZachary has engaged in federal campaign finance activities through his principal campaign committee, \"Jason Zachary for Congress\"[2]. Financial disclosures for this committee indicate total receipts of $157,278.45 and total individual contributions of $157,159.34[2]. Specific details regarding his personal wealth sources, family wealth origins, private business ownership stakes beyond his role at Americomm, or significant personal financial disclosure facts are not provided in the available records[6].\n\n## Family\n\nJason Zachary is married to Holly Zachary[3][4]. The couple has one child, Tyson[3][10].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Jason Zachary - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jason_Zachary)\n[2] [JASON ZACHARY FOR CONGRESS - committee overview - FEC.gov](https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00542639/)\n[3] [Jason Zachary - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Zachary)\n[4] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/146213/jason-zachary)\n[5] [Election 2024: State House District 14 | Compass](https://compassknox.com/2024/10/11/election-2024-state-house-district-14/)\n[6] [Tennessee State Rep. Jason Zachary - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/252248/Jason_Zachary.html)\n[7] [Contact Representative Jason Zachary of Tennessee | Official Contact Information](https://sengov.com/states/tennessee/jason-zachary/)\n[8] [Rep. Jason Zachary - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/jason-zachary)\n[9] [State Representative Jason Zachary | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/21036)\n[10] [Representative Jason Zachary \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-jason-zachary/)\n[11] [State Rep. Jason Zachary's Capitol Report | March 20, 2026 \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2026/03/state-rep-jason-zacharys-capitol-report-march-20-2026/)\n[12] [Tennessee 14th District State House Results: Jason Zachary Wins](https://www.nytimes.com/elections/2016/results/tennessee-state-house-district-14)\n[13] [State Rep. Jason Zachary's Capitol Report | March 27, 2026 \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2026/03/state-rep-jason-zacharys-capitol-report-march-27-2026/)\n[14] [State Rep. Jason Zachary's Capitol Report | Feb. 6, 2026 \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2026/02/state-rep-jason-zacharys-capitol-report-feb-6-2026/)\n[15] [State Rep. Jason Zachary's Capitol Report | April 17, 2026 \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2026/04/state-rep-jason-zacharys-capitol-report-april-17-2026/)","firstname":"Jason","lastname":"Zachary","token":"5G7oGWrvrI"},"term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}],"title":"State Representative District 14","type":"legislative","url":"https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H14","whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}