{"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":"022","districtgroup":"state_house","id":264,"key":"state_house_022","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":"Dan Howell","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nDan Howell is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 22, which includes Meigs and Polk counties along with portions of Bradley County [1][2][14]. He first assumed office in September 2013 after winning the August 2014 general election [4][6]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nHowell announced his candidacy for re-election to represent District 22 in the Tennessee House of Representatives during the 2026 cycle [1]. He is listed as a Republican candidate on the ballot for the state house race [5]. The upcoming Republican primary election for this seat is scheduled to take place on August 6, 2026 [1].\n\nIn his current legislative role, Howell serves as the Chairman of the Transportation Committee and holds membership on the Calendar & Rules Committee, the Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee, and the State & Local Government Committee [13]. During the 108th General Assembly, he co-sponsored House Bill 2506, which aims to enhance privacy protections for law enforcement officers engaged in high-risk operations [12]. In March 2026, he received the Legislator of the Year award from the County Officials Association of Tennessee [14].\n\n## Background and education\n\nDan Howell was born on October 1 in Gilmore, Arkansas [3]. He first moved to Cleveland, Tennessee, in 1971 after graduating from the Radio Engineering Institute in Kansas City, Missouri [11]. He later attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee [3].\n\nHowell self-describes as a member of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee [3].\n\n## Career\n\nDan Howell moved to Cleveland, Tennessee, in 1971 after graduating from the Radio Engineering Institute in Kansas City, Missouri [11]. Prior to his political career, he worked as an anchor for WDE [11]. He later served as the Executive Assistant to Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis for a significant period [8][9].\n\nIn addition to his government service, Howell has held various community leadership roles. He has served on the board of directors for the Bradley/Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and the Cleveland/Bradley Greenway Board [1]. He is also a past member of the board of directors for the American Red Cross, Hiwassee Chapter [3].\n\nHowell identifies as retired in his official legislative biography [3]. He is a graduate of Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nDan Howell announced his campaign for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 22 seat in November 2013, taking a leave from his position as Executive Assistant to Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis [8][9]. He won the Republican primary in August 2014 and assumed office in September 2013, succeeding Eric Watson [4][6]. Howell serves a two-year term for District 22, which includes Meigs and Polk counties and portions of Bradley County [2][7].\n\nHe was re-elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in November 2016 [7]. As of May 2026, his current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1]. Howell serves as Chairman of the Transportation Committee and holds membership on the Calendar & Rules Committee, Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee, State & Local Government Committee, and Transportation Subcommittee [13]. In March 2026, he co-sponsored House Bill 2506 to enhance privacy protections for law enforcement officers [12].\n\nIn November 2025, Howell was re-elected to another two-year term in District 22 [14]. He is currently on the ballot for the Republican primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026, seeking re-election to represent District 22 [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nRep. Dan Howell serves as Chairman of the Transportation Committee and holds membership on the Calendar & Rules Committee, the Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee, and the State & Local Government Committee [13]. In March 2026, he co-sponsored House Bill 2506 with House Speaker Cameron Sexton to advance privacy protections for law enforcement officers in limited or undercover circumstances, including during immigration enforcement operations [12].\n\nHowell has consistently supported conservative policy measures, voting in favor of legislation such as the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act (SB 16/HB 1), the Human Life Protection Act (SB 1257/HB 1029), and Governor Lee\u2019s Pro-Life Bill (SB 2196/HB 2263) [15]. His legislative record also includes support for the Business Protection Act (SB 364/HB 563) and the School Protection Act (SB 1499/HB 1274) [15].\n\nIn recognition of his service, Howell was named Legislator of the Year by the County Officials Association of Tennessee [14]. He describes himself as a dedicated public servant who prioritizes constituent engagement and accessibility for the residents of Meigs, Polk, and Bradley Counties [10].\n\n## Family\n\nHowell is married and has three children [3][4]. He moved to Cleveland in 1971 after graduating from the Radio Engineering Institute in Kansas City, Missouri [11]. In November 2013, he announced his campaign for State House District 22, stating that the community had supported his family during \"trying times\" and that he sought an opportunity to repay them [8][9].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Dan Howell - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Dan_Howell)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 22 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_22)\n[3] [Rep. Dan Howell - Tennessee General Assembly](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/House/archives/108GA/members/h22b.html)\n[4] [Dan Howell (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Howell_(politician))\n[5] [Dan Howell](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/153254/dan-howell)\n[6] [Dan Howell wins District 22 House seat | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2014/aug/08/dan-howell-wins-district-22-house-seat/263905/)\n[7] [State Rep. Dan Howell Announces Candidacy For Re-Election To State House - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2016/4/9/321818/State-Rep.-Dan-Howell-Announces.aspx)\n[8] [Dan Howell Announces Campaign For State House - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/11/12/263304/Dan-Howell-Announces-Campaign-For-State.aspx)\n[9] [Dan Howell announces campaign for Tennessee State House | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2013/nov/12/dan-howell-announces-campaign-tennessee-state-hous/123880/)\n[10] [Dan Howell | State Representative \u2022 District 22](https://dan4tn.com/)\n[11] [Contact Representative Dan Howell of Tennessee](https://sengov.com/states/tennessee/dan-howell/)\n[12] [State Rep. Dan Howell's Capitol Report | March 13, 2026 \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2026/03/state-rep-dan-howells-capitol-report-march-13-2026/)\n[13] [Representative Dan Howell \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-dan-howell/)\n[14] [Local state representative named Legislator of the Year by County Officials Association of Tennessee | Local News | local3news.com](https://www.local3news.com/local-news/local-state-representative-named-legislator-of-the-year-by-county-officials-association-of-tennessee/article_21d14b1c-b1ad-11ef-a76e-6f2d06a674a7.html)\n[15] [Rep. Dan Howell - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/dan-howell)","firstname":"Dan","lastname":"Howell","token":"CpZ8GKkouD"},"term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}],"title":"State Representative District 22","type":"legislative","url":"https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H22","whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}