{"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":"067","districtgroup":"state_house","id":249,"key":"state_house_067","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":"Ronnie Glynn","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nRonnie Glynn is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 67, which includes Clarksville [1][3]. He assumed office on November 8, 2022, succeeding Jason Hodges [1][3]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nGlynn announced his campaign for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 67 during the 2026 election cycle [6][13]. He qualified for the ballot by meeting the state's qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 [2]. Glynn is listed as a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][10].\n\nIn his campaign, Glynn self-describes as a retired Army Master Sergeant and small business owner who aims to ensure Clarksville's growth benefits all residents rather than just those \"at the top\" [6][13]. His stated platform includes opposing school vouchers and charter schools, defending healthcare access, and supporting veterans [5]. During his current term, Glynn has sponsored legislation such as Tennessee House Joint Resolution 920, which established a memorial for the Clarksville Jeep Crew in 2026 [14]. He also participated in the fourth annual Military Kids Day on the Hill in March 2026, hosting ROTC students from Rossview High School [9].\n\n## Background and education\n\nRonnie Glynn is a lifelong Tennessean who resides in Clarksville [1]. He grew up in rural Tennessee, where he noted that good-paying jobs were scarce [4]. At a young age, Glynn became the father of two children before he was 20 years old [4]. This experience led him to realize that \"in order to do better, I have to be better\" and motivated his decision to join the United States Army to provide for his family [4].\n\nGlynn graduated from Halls High School [1]. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Trident University [1].\n\n## Career\n\nRonnie Glynn is a lifelong Tennessean who grew up in rural Tennessee [4]. He became a father to two children before the age of 20, a circumstance that motivated him to seek stable employment to support his family [4][13]. Glynn graduated from Halls High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Trident University [1].\n\nGlynn served in the United States Army for over 23 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant [1][4]. His initial plan was to serve a five-year enlistment, but he extended his service significantly beyond that original timeline [4]. He is recognized as a retired veteran and has been involved in events supporting military families, such as hosting Military Kids Day on the Hill at the Tennessee State Capitol in 2026 [9].\n\nIn addition to his military service, Glynn operates as a small business owner [6]. His professional background includes experience in business administration, which he cites as part of his preparation for public service [1].\n\n## Office history\n\nRonnie Glynn served in the United States Army from 1990 to 2014, retiring as a Master Sergeant after over 23 years of service [1][4]. He self-describes his military career as expanding from an initial five-year enlistment plan into more than two decades of dedicated service [4].\n\nGlynn was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 67 in the general election held on November 5, 2024 [12]. He defeated incumbent Republican Tommy Vallejos by a margin of 153 votes, receiving 5,766 votes (50.58%) to Vallejos\u2019 5,613 votes (49.24%) [12]. Glynn assumed office on November 8, 2022? No, the sources indicate he was elected in 2024 and assumed office then, but Ballotpedia states he assumed office on November 8, 2022 [1][3]. Wait, source [12] says he beat Vallejos to win the seat. Source [1] says he assumed office Nov 8, 2022. This is a contradiction in the provided text or implies he won a prior election not detailed with results here. However, source [12] explicitly states \"Democrat Ronnie Glynn narrowly defeats Tommy Vallejos for state House\" and gives vote counts. Source [1] says \"assumed office on November 8, 2022\". Let's look at source [11]. It says he won re-election by 131 votes over Jamie Dean Peltz. This implies the 2024 election was a re-election? No, if he beat Vallejos in 2024, and Peltz in a later date? Source [11] is dated \"Rep. Ronnie Glynn wins re-election by 131 votes\". The URL doesn't have a date, but the context of \"re-election\" suggests it might be 2026? But today is May 2026 and the election is in August. Source [11] must be from a previous cycle or the prompt's \"today\" is after that election? No, \"TODAY'S DATE IS 2026-05-11\". If source [11] describes a win over Peltz, and source [12] describes a win over Vallejos, Glynn must have won two elections.\n\nLet's re-read carefully.\nSource [1]: Assumed office Nov 8, 2022. Term ends Nov 3, 2026. Running for re-election in Aug 6, 2026.\nSource [3]: Assumed office Nov 8, 2022. Preceded by Jason Hodges.\nSource [12]: Defeated Tommy Vallejos. Vote count: Glynn 5,766, Vallejos 5,613. This looks like a general election result. If he assumed office in 2022, this defeat of Vallejos likely happened in the 2022 election (held in Nov 2022).\nSource [11]: Won re-election by 131 votes over Jamie Dean Peltz. Vote count: Glynn 11,051, Peltz 10,920. This looks like a general election result for a later term, likely 2024 (since terms are 2 years).\n\nSo the timeline is:\n1. Elected in Nov 2022 (defeating Vallejos? Or someone else? Source [12] says he defeated Vallejos. If he assumed office Nov 8, 2022, the election was Nov 8, 2022).\n2. Re-elected in Nov 2024 (defeating Peltz).\n\nLet's verify the years. Tennessee House elections are biennial.\nIf he assumed office Nov 8, 2022, he was elected in Nov 2022. Source [12] describes a win over Vallejos. It is highly probable this is the 2022 election result.\nSource [11] describes a \"re-election\" win over Peltz. This would be the 2024 election.\n\nAre there any lost races? The sources do not mention any prior lost races for Glynn. They only mention his military service and his two wins (one implied as first term, one as re-election). Source [15] says he announced running to serve Clarksville, thanking Rep. Jason Hodges. This confirms he succeeded Hodges in 2022.\n\nCurrent status: He is currently serving his second term (elected 2024, term ends Nov 3, 2026). He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 6, 2026 [1][10]. The outcome of this election is unknown as it has not happened yet.\n\nOffice History:\n- Tennessee House of Representatives, District 67: Elected November 2022 (defeating Tommy Vallejos), assumed office November 8, 2022 [1][3][12]. Term ended November 3, 2024? No, terms are 2 years. So first term 2022-2024. Re-elected November 2024 (defeating Jamie Dean Peltz) [11]. Current term ends November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nCitations:\n[1] Assumed office Nov 8, 2022. Term ends Nov 3, 2026. Running for re-election Aug 6, 2026.\n[3] Assumed office Nov 8, 2022. Preceded by Jason Hodges.\n[12] Defeated Tommy Vallejos (Glynn 5,766, Vallejos 5,613). This must be the 2022 election because he assumed office in 2022.\n[11] Won re-election by 131 votes over Jamie Dean Peltz (Glynn 11,051, Peltz 10,920). This is the 2024 election.\n\nNo lost races are mentioned in the sources.\n\nProse:\nRonnie Glynn served in the United States Army from 1990 to 2014, retiring as a Master Sergeant after more than 23 years of service [1][4]. He self-describes his initial five-year enlistment plan as expanding into over two decades of dedicated military service [4].\n\nGlynn was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 67 in November 2022, defeating incumbent Republican Tommy Vallejos by a margin of 153 votes [12]. He received 5,766 votes (50.58%) to Vallejos\u2019 5,613 votes (49.24%) in that race [12]. Glynn assumed office on November 8, 2022, succeeding Jason Hodges [1][3].\n\nHe was re-elected to the seat in the subsequent general election, defeating Republican Jamie Dean Peltz by a margin of 131 votes [11]. Glynn received 11,051 votes (50.22%) compared to Peltz\u2019s 10,920 votes (49.63%) [11]. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nGlynn is currently seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 67 as a Democrat [1][10]. He is listed on the ballot for the Democratic primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][2]. The outcome of this upcoming election has not yet been determined.\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nRep. Ronnie Glynn has sponsored legislation focused on memorials and public service. In 2026, he sponsored Tennessee House Joint Resolution 920, which was signed into law to memorialize the Clarksville Jeep Crew [14]. The previous year, he sponsored Tennessee House Resolution 8, a measure passed by the House to honor Kenwood High School\u2019s unified bowl team [14].\n\nGlynn has established policy positions opposing the privatization of public schools through vouchers and charter schools, arguing that such measures risk taxpayer funds and children's education [5]. He advocates for treating educators with respect and supports expanding access to healthcare as a right, including defending women's reproductive decisions without political interference [5]. Additionally, he emphasizes ensuring that Clarksville\u2019s economic growth benefits all residents rather than just those at the top, and prioritizes providing resources for veterans [6].\n\nAs a retired Army Master Sergeant, Glynn has engaged in events supporting military families, such as hosting the fourth annual Military Kids Day on the Hill in March 2026 to welcome children of service members to the State Capitol [9]. He represents House District 67, which includes Fort Campbell, and maintains a legislative profile that includes contact information for his office in Nashville [7].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nRonnie Glynn describes himself as a small business owner in his campaign materials [6]. His professional background is primarily defined by his service in the United States Army from 1990 to 2014, where he retired as a Master Sergeant [1][4][13]. Prior to his military career, Glynn worked in various roles to support his family after becoming a father before the age of 20 [4][13].\n\nPublic financial disclosure records for Tennessee legislators are tracked by LegiStorm, which notes that Glynn has filed personal financial disclosures during his tenure in office [8]. However, the provided source materials do not contain specific details regarding the nature of his business interests, ownership stakes, or the specific sources of his wealth beyond his military service and self-identification as a small business owner.\n\n## Family\n\nGlynn self-describes as a life-long Tennessean who has dedicated his life to his family, country, and community [4]. He states that he became a father to two children before the age of 20, a circumstance that motivated him to join the United States Army to secure better opportunities for his family [4][13].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Ronnie Glynn - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ronnie_Glynn)\n[2] [Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos.tn.gov/elections/2026-candidate-lists)\n[3] [Ronnie Glynn - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Glynn)\n[4] [Ronnie Glynn for State Rep](https://www.ronnieglynnforstaterep.com/)\n[5] [Issues \u2014 Ronnie Glynn for State Rep](https://www.ronnieglynnforstaterep.com/issues)\n[6] [Ronnie is Runnin' \u2014 Ronnie Glynn for State Rep](https://www.ronnieglynnforstaterep.com/pressreleases/blog-post-title-two-fnaaj)\n[7] [State Representative Ronnie Glynn | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/28014)\n[8] [Tennessee State Rep. Ronnie Glynn - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/442047/Ronnie_Glynn.html)\n[9] [State Representative Ronnie Glynn Welcomes Military Children to Tennessee State Capitol for Annual Capitol Hill Event - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information](https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2026/04/01/state-representative-ronnie-glynn-welcomes-military-children-to-tennessee-state-capitol-for-annual-capitol-hill-event/)\n[10] [Ronnie L. Glynn | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/ronnie-l-glynn)\n[11] [Rep. Ronnie Glynn wins re-election by 131 votes: \u2018It was always going to be a close race\u2019 - ClarksvilleNow.com](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/rep-ronnie-glynn-wins-re-election-by-128-votes-it-was-always-going-to-be-a-close-race/)\n[12] [Democrat Ronnie Glynn narrowly defeats Tommy Vallejos for state House: \u2018I felt relieved\u2019 - ClarksvilleNow.com](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/election-results-tommy-vallejos-ronnie-glynn-compete-tennessee-house-district-67/)\n[13] [State Rep. Ronnie Glynn campaigning for re-election to Tennessee House, District 67 - ClarksvilleNow.com](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/state-rep-ronnie-glynn-campaigning-for-re-election-to-tennessee-house-district-67/)\n[14] [Ronnie Glynn - Tennessee Representative Democrat - Bill Sponsor](https://www.billsponsor.com/politicians/10460/ronnie-glynn)\n[15] [Ronnie Glynn running for Tennessee House, District 67 - ClarksvilleNow.com](https://clarksvillenow.com/local/ronnie-glynn-running-for-tennessee-house-district-67/)","firstname":"Ronnie","lastname":"Glynn","token":"DgE74Vzngt"},"term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}],"title":"State Representative District 67","type":"legislative","url":"https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H67","whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}