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Contest for TN State House District 6
State House District 6
primary - Partisan - State Representative District 6
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
Brad Batt's biography shows he is a small business owner and entrepreneur with degrees from Louisiana Tech University and Regis University, indicating familiarity with local economic concerns. He has not held prior elected office or served in government roles. Bio does not indicate legislative craft experience or coalition-building experience.
Republican Primary
1 candidate
Tim Hicks's biography shows relevant experience for this role through his service on the House Calendar & Rules, Education, and Finance committees since November 2020, alongside his background as a construction business owner. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate prior legislative drafting experience or specific coalition-building experience across partisan lines.
Independent
1 candidate
Rodger Broadwater's biography shows lifelong East Tennessee residency and an independent campaign stance opposing special interests, addressing integrity and constituency understanding. He cites specific local issues like property taxes and healthcare costs but offers no evidence of legislative craft, persuasion skills, or coalition-building experience. Bio does not indicate prior elected office experience or professional legislative drafting experience.
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