{"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":"053","districtgroup":"state_house","id":290,"key":"state_house_053","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":1,"description":"","electiondate":"2022-11-08","name":"Jason Powell","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJason Powell is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 53[1]. He assumed office on January 8, 2013, following his initial election in November 2012[3]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026[1].\n\nPowell is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 53 as a Democrat[1]. He appears on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026[1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nJason L. Powell is a native Nashvillian[4]. He attended Montgomery Bell Academy and the University of Memphis before pursuing higher education in other fields[3].\n\nPowell received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder[1]. He later earned a Master of Public Administration from Tennessee State University[1].\n\n## Career\n\nJason Powell is a native Nashvillian who self-describes as a businessman and public servant [4]. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master of Public Administration from Tennessee State University [1][3]. Professional biographical profiles indicate that he resides in Nashville with his spouse, Heather Corum [3][6].\n\nInformation regarding specific pre-political jobs, businesses owned or operated, professional licenses, or military service is not provided in the available sources [5].\n\n## Office history\n\nJason Powell was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2012, assuming office on January 8, 2013 [1][3]. He represents District 53, which covers portions of the Nolensville Pike corridor from Berry Hill to Cane Ridge in Nashville [4]. As a member of the Democratic Party, he serves two-year terms without term limits [2]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nDuring his tenure, Powell has held various legislative responsibilities, including proposing House Joint Resolution 7009, which seeks to restrict the timing of congressional map redraws to occur only after each U.S. Census unless necessary to address constitutional or Voting Rights Act violations [7]. He has also been involved in legislation regarding sports gaming, business protections, and reproductive rights [9].\n\nPowell is currently running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The outcome of this upcoming election is unknown.\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nJason Powell has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since assuming office in January 2013 [3]. He represents District 53, a district along the Nolensville Pike corridor from Berry Hill to Cane Ridge in Nashville [4]. Powell holds a B.A. in history and political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master's of Public Administration from Tennessee State University [1].\n\nIn the 2024 legislative session, Powell sponsored House Joint Resolution 7009, which proposes to restrict the timing of congressional map redraws by requiring changes only after each U.S. Census unless necessary to address violations of the U.S. Constitution or the federal Voting Rights Act [7]. His legislative record includes votes on significant social and economic issues; scorecards from the Family Action Council of Tennessee indicate he voted against SB 16/HB 1 (the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act) and SB 1257/HB 1029 (the Human Life Protection Act), while supporting SB 2465/HB 2568 (Chemical Abortion Reversal Information) [9].\n\nPowell identifies as a Democrat and has received endorsements from liberal organizations including the United Auto Workers Tennessee AFL-CIO and Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood [5]. He describes himself as a public servant who prioritizes listening to constituents regarding legislation and district issues [4].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nJason Powell identifies himself as a businessman and has been involved in various commercial ventures throughout his career [4]. He self-describes as a \"proud father, husband, and businessman who has long been deeply i[nvolved]\" in the community [4]. Specific details regarding the nature of his business interests, ownership stakes, or sources of personal wealth are not provided in the available biographical records [6].\n\nPublic financial disclosure documents required for state legislators are tracked by monitoring services such as LegiStorm, which notes that 35 new personal financial disclosures have been added to its database for Powell [8]. However, the specific contents of these disclosures, including asset values or income sources, are not detailed in the provided source material [6].\n\n## Family\n\nJason Powell is married to Heather Corum [3]. He self-describes as a husband and father [4].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Jason Powell - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jason_Powell)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 53 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_53)\n[3] [Jason Powell - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Powell)\n[4] [Powell for Tennessee](https://www.powellfortennessee.com/)\n[5] [iVoterGuide - Jason Powell iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/11531/race/15663/election/979)\n[6] [Vote-USA | Jason Powell | Currently Elected State Representative District 53, Tennessee](https://vote-usa.org/Intro.aspx?State=TN&Id=TNPowellJason)\n[7] [New Tennessee resolution proposes to restrict timing on congressional map redraws](https://cbs6albany.com/news/nation-world/new-tennessee-resolution-proposes-to-restrict-congressional-map-redraws-house-joint-resolution-7009-rep-jason-pwell)\n[8] [Tennessee State Rep. Jason Powell - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/242948/Jason_Powell.html)\n[9] [Rep. Jason Powell - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/jason-powell)","firstname":"Jason","lastname":"Powell","token":"EBwoCmg3X0"},"term_end":"2026-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}],"title":"State Representative District 53","type":"legislative","url":"https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H53","whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}