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Contest for TN House District 13
State House District 13
primary - Partisan - State Representative District 13
About this office
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 — together with the Senate — 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.
Term length: 2 years.
This role calls for
- Integrity — 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.
- Understanding of the constituency — Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents — safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.
- Persuasion — Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.
- Legislative craft — Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.
- Coalition-building — Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.
Derived from the office's statutory duties and operational reality. Candidate summaries below map each candidate's documented experience to these requirements.
Campaigns
Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Brett Windrow's biography shows legal training as a licensed attorney and service on a zoning board, demonstrating legislative craft and local governance understanding. His role as General Counsel for the Tennessee Young Democrats indicates experience in persuasion and coalition-building within party structures. The record notes no disciplinary actions or controversies. Bio does not indicate prior elected office experience or direct constituent advocacy experience.
Republican Primary
1 candidate
Robert Stevens brings legislative experience as a Tennessee House member and prior service as a Rutherford County Commissioner, demonstrating familiarity with state law and local governance. His legal training supports drafting statutes, while his district tenure suggests awareness of constituent needs. The biography contains no record of disciplinary actions or controversies. Bio does not indicate experience in coalition-building across partisan lines or direct persuasion of fellow legislators.
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