{"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":"057","districtgroup":"state_house","id":278,"key":"state_house_057","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":"Susan M.  Lynn","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nSusan Lynn is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 57 [1]. She assumed office on January 8, 2013, having previously served in the chamber from 2003 to 2011 [4]. Her current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nLynn is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 57 as a Republican candidate [1]. She appears on the ballot for the Republican primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Background and education\n\nSusan Lynn was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 26, 1964 [4]. She identifies as a Southern Baptist [3]. Lynn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and history from Tennessee State University, graduating cum laude [1][3][4]. Her higher education also includes attendance at the State University of New York at Ulster and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for Six Sigma and Continuous Quality Improvement training [5]. Additionally, she holds a certification in financial management from Cornell University [5].\n\n## Career\n\nSusan Lynn is a financial controller by profession [4]. She holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from Tennessee State University, where she graduated cum laude [3][5][6]. Her professional training includes certification in financial management from Cornell University, as well as coursework in Six Sigma, continuous quality improvement, and LEAN methodologies from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga [5][6]. Lynn describes herself as a businesswoman [3].\n\nLynn has served on various advisory boards, including the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force, where she serves as chairman [3]. She is also an advisory board member of the Heartland Institute and a member of the National Advisory Board for the Feingold Association of the U.S. [3]. Additionally, she serves on the honorary board of the West Wilson Community Arts Alliance and the DCS State Committee to create a state-wide foster care outreach program [3].\n\n## Office history\n\nSusan Lynn served in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 57 from January 2003 until November 2010, succeeding Mae Beavers and preceding Linda Elam [4]. She returned to the chamber after being elected on November 6, 2012, assuming office on January 8, 2013 [1][4][10]. Lynn has held this seat continuously since that date, with her current term ending on November 3, 2026 [1]. As a member of the Tennessee House, she serves two-year terms and is not subject to term limits [2]. Her responsibilities include legislative duties such as committee assignments; during the 2023-2024 session, she served on committees related to commerce, insurance, and economic development [1]. She also chaired the American Legislative Exchange Council Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force [3].\n\nLynn has run for re-election in multiple cycles. In 2012, she was elected to her current seat [8]. She is currently on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 6, 2026, seeking re-election to represent District 57 [1]. The outcome of this upcoming election is unknown.\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nLynn has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since January 8, 2013, having previously held the seat from 2003 to 2011 [4][8]. During her tenure, she has been assigned to committees including Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development [1]. She serves as Chairman of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force and is an Advisory Board Member of the Heartland Institute [3].\n\nLynn identifies as a conservative champion of limited government, states\u2019 rights, capitalism, and constitutional freedoms [7]. She self-describes as firmly against a state income tax, a loyal supporter of Second Amendment Rights, and committed to upholding the sanctity of life [7]. Her legislative record includes support for SB 16/HB 1 (Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 364/HB 563 (Business Protection Act), and SB 1257/HB 1029 (Human Life Protection Act) [9]. She also supported SB 1297/HB 1151 regarding single-sex restrooms, SB 1304/HB 836 concerning conscience provisions for child-placing agencies, and SB 1373/HB 307 allowing elective religious courses for credit [9].\n\nAdditional legislative actions include support for SB 1499/HB 1274 (School Protection Act), SB 1736/HB 1689 on single-sex student athletics, and SB 2196/HB 2263 (Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill) [9]. She also supported SB 2465/HB 2568 regarding chemical abortion reversal information and HJR 17 acknowledging God as the source of liberties [9]. Lynn has advocated for TDOT road projects in her district, including Mt. Juliet Road and Rt. 109 [7].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nSusan Lynn identifies herself as a businesswoman and financial controller [3]. She holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from Tennessee State University, where she graduated cum laude, and has completed certifications in financial management, Six Sigma, continuous quality improvement, and LEAN [5][6]. Her professional background includes work in regulatory compliance and process improvement [1].\n\nPublicly available biographical materials do not specify the exact nature of Lynn\u2019s business interests, her specific ownership stakes, or the source of any family wealth beyond her own professional career as a financial controller [4][6]. There is no information in the provided sources regarding the sale of businesses or significant personal financial disclosures detailing assets or income streams [11].\n\n## Family\n\nSusan Lynn is married to Michael Lynn [3][4][5]. The couple has two children, Master Sergeant Michael C. Lynn, Jr., and Grace Douchette [6]. Lynn self-describes as a Southern Baptist [3][4][5][6].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Susan Lynn - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Susan_Lynn)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 57 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_57)\n[3] [Rep. Susan M. Lynn - Representatives - TN General Assembly](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/archives/106GA/members/h57.html)\n[4] [Susan Lynn - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Lynn)\n[5] [Susan Lynn's Biography](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/48869/susan-lynn)\n[6] [Representative Susan Lynn \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/members/representative-susan-lynn/)\n[7] [Susan Lynn - American Legislative Exchange Council - American Legislative Exchange Council](https://alec.org/person/senator-susan-lynn/)\n[8] [Contact Representative Susan Lynn of Tennessee | Official Contact Information](https://sengov.com/states/tennessee/susan-lynn/)\n[9] [Rep. Susan Lynn - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/susan-lynn)\n[10] [State Representative Susan Lynn | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/17700)\n[11] [Tennessee State Rep. Susan Lynn - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/241325/Susan_M_Lynn.html)","firstname":"Susan","lastname":"Lynn","middlename":"M.","token":"ZJYODnZmPr"},"term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}],"title":"State Representative District 57","type":"legislative","url":"https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H57","whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}