{"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":"046","districtgroup":"state_house","id":223,"key":"state_house_046","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":"Clark Boyd","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nClark Boyd is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 46, having assumed office on January 11, 2018 [1][2]. His current term concludes on November 3, 2026 [1]. In the 2026 election cycle, Boyd is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives and appears on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\nDuring the 2026 legislative session, Boyd was unanimously elected by the Tennessee House Republican Caucus to serve as majority whip, making him the fourth-ranking officer in the caucus [13]. In this capacity, he also chairs the Republican Caucus Campaign Committee [13]. Additionally, Boyd serves as Chairman of the House Consumer & Human Resources Committee, a role that makes him the most junior member of the House to chair a full committee [4].\n\n## Background and education\n\nClark Boyd was born on June 14, 1978, in Georgia [2]. He later resided in Lebanon, Tennessee, where he owns an insurance agency [1]. Boyd identifies as a conservative Christian and is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lebanon, where he serves as a deacon [10].\n\nBoyd earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Learning with a minor in Military Science from East Tennessee State University [9].\n\n## Career\n\nClark Boyd is the owner and operator of an insurance agency in Lebanon, Tennessee [1]. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Learning with a minor in Military Science from East Tennessee State University [9]. Boyd self-describes as a veteran [3], though specific details regarding his military service are not provided in the available sources.\n\nIn addition to his business ownership, Boyd has served in various community leadership roles, including as a Scout Den Leader and Little League baseball coach [10]. He is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lebanon, where he serves as a deacon and teaches Sunday School [10].\n\n## Office history\n\nClark Boyd was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2017 and assumed office on January 11, 2018, representing District 46 [1][2][7]. He succeeded Mark Pody in the seat [2]. Boyd has been re-elected to subsequent terms, with his current term ending on November 3, 2026 [1]. As a state representative, he serves as the Whip for the Tennessee House Republican Caucus [9]. In February 2026, he was unanimously elected by the caucus to serve as Majority Whip for the 2026 legislative session, making him the fourth-ranking officer in the caucus and chairing the Republican Caucus Campaign Committee [13].\n\nDuring his tenure, Boyd has held significant committee leadership roles. He was named Chairman of the House Consumer & Human Resources Committee, becoming the most junior member of the House to chair a full committee at that time [4]. This 12-person committee is responsible for consumer and human resource issues as well as matters pertaining to Tennessee\u2019s workforce [4]. Prior to this appointment, he served on various committees during the 2021-2022 and 2023-2024 sessions [1].\n\nOutside of elected office, Boyd is a small business owner who operates an insurance agency in Lebanon, Tennessee [1][10]. He self-describes as a conservative Christian, veteran, husband, and father of two children [3][9].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nClark Boyd has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since January 2018 [1]. During his tenure, he has held significant leadership roles within the chamber. In 2023 and 2024, he was appointed Chairman of the House Consumer & Human Resources Committee, a position that made him the most junior member of the House to chair a full committee at that time [4]. For the 2026 legislative session, Boyd was unanimously elected by the Tennessee House Republican Caucus to serve as Majority Whip, the fourth-ranking officer in the caucus, and chairs the Republican Caucus Campaign Committee [13].\n\nBoyd\u2019s legislative record includes voting on major conservative policy measures. He supported SB 263, which bans state and local government entities from enforcing mandates from international organizations such as the World Health Organization and the United Nations [12]. He also voted for HB 1237, which prohibits race-based membership in state regulatory and health boards [12], and SB 207, which established a $25 million Farmland Preservation Fund [12]. According to the Family Action Council of Tennessee\u2019s scorecard, Boyd supported legislation including SB 16/HB 1 (Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 1257/HB 1029 (Human Life Protection Act), and SB 2196/HB 2263 (Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill) [8].\n\nOn specific policy positions, Boyd has publicly opposed the construction of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Lebanon, working with federal officials to stop the project [5]. He self-describes as a conservative Christian who prioritizes keeping taxes low and protecting individual rights [3]. His stated legislative priorities include advocating for women\u2019s sports and fighting against illegal immigration [11].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nClark Boyd is the owner and operator of an insurance agency located in Lebanon, Tennessee [1][10]. He self-describes as a small business owner and states that his full-time career involves running this agency alongside his service in the state legislature [3][10]. Boyd\u2019s wife, Jada, works as a teacher and school counselor [10].\n\nBoyd was born in Georgia on June 14, 1978, and resides in Lebanon with his wife and their two children, Wilson and Blair Ellen [2][10]. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Learning with a minor in Military Science from East Tennessee State University [9]. Boyd is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lebanon, where he serves as a deacon [10].\n\nSpecific details regarding the source of family wealth, ownership stakes in other entities, or the sale of businesses are not provided in the available records. While Boyd has filed personal financial disclosures tracked by LegiStorm, the specific contents of these reports are not detailed in the provided sources [6].\n\n## Family\n\nBoyd self-describes as a husband and father [3]. He states that he has been married to his wife, Jada, for over 17 years [2][10]. The couple has two children, Wilson and Blair Ellen [10]. Boyd identifies himself as a conservative Christian [3] and a Southern Baptist [9].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Clark Boyd - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Clark_Boyd)\n[2] [Clark Boyd (politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Boyd_(politician))\n[3] [Vote Clark Boyd | CONSERVATIVE | LEADERSHIP | SERVICE](https://voteclarkboyd.com/)\n[4] [Rep. Clark Boyd Named Committee Chairman | Vote Clark Boyd](https://voteclarkboyd.com/rep-clark-boyd-named-committee-chairman/)\n[5] [Tennessee House Republican opposes ICE detention facility for Lebanon | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/feb/24/tennessee-house-republican-opposes-ice-detention/)\n[6] [Tennessee State Rep. Clark Boyd - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/282762/Clark_Boyd.html)\n[7] [State Representative Clark Boyd | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/22657)\n[8] [Rep. Clark Boyd - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/clark-boyd)\n[9] [Representative Clark Boyd \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-clark-boyd/)\n[10] [State Representative Clark Boyd \u2013 Living Sent Ministries](https://livingsentministries.org/2021/05/31/representative-clark-boyd/)\n[11] [CLARK BOYD: Fighting for Wilson County values helps Tennessee lead the nation \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2025/08/clark-boyd-fighting-for-wilson-county-values-helps-tennessee-lead-the-nation/)\n[12] [Clark Boyd House of Representatives District HD-046 Republican](https://thefreedomindex.org/tn/legislator/19515/votes/tn-scorecard-2024/pdf/scb/)\n[13] [Rep. Clark Boyd elected House Majority Whip \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/press-releases/2026/02/rep-clark-boyd-elected-house-majority-whip/)","firstname":"Clark","lastname":"Boyd","token":"hpxhcVWdoE"},"term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}],"title":"State Representative District 46","type":"legislative","url":"https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H46","whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}