{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Lee Reeves","chatgptsummary":"Lee Reeves's biography shows relevant experience for District 65 through his current service on Education and Finance committees, demonstrating legislative craft and coalition-building skills. His background as a zoning commissioner and real estate professional suggests an understanding of local economic needs. Bio does not indicate prior electoral campaign management experience or direct advocacy experience with state-level lobbying groups.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nLee Reeves is the Republican state representative for Tennessee House District 65 (part of Williamson County) and a member of the 114th General Assembly [1]. He is a candidate for re-election in the 2026 Republican primary, confirmed on the Tennessee Secretary of State's official candidate list for District 65 as of March 24, 2026 [2]. Republican Michelle Foreman, of Primm Springs, and Democrat Julian Herbert Pierre-Griffin, of Franklin, are also running for the seat [2]. The primary election is scheduled for August 6, 2026 [2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nReeves was born October 3, 1977 [1]. He earned a B.A. from Emory University and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center [1]. He is married with three children and is a member of Rolling Hills Community Church, a Baptist congregation [1].\n\n## Career\n\nReeves works in real estate [1]. He served as a Commissioner on the Franklin Board of Zoning Appeals from 2023 to 2024 [1]. He is a past president of the Franklin Lions Club and has received the Lions International President's Leadership Award and the Melvin Jones Fellow honor from the Lions International Foundation [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nIn the Tennessee House, Reeves serves on the Education Committee, the Finance, Ways and Means Committee, and the Government Operations Committee (including their extraordinary-session counterparts), and on the Finance, Ways and Means Committee's K-12 Subcommittee [1].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Representative Lee Reeves | Tennessee General Assembly](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=h65) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20\n[2] [Candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives as of March 24, 2026 | Tennessee Secretary of State](https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_2026.pdf) \u2014 accessed 2026-07-20","firstname":"Lee","lastname":"Reeves","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"vA7x7SVK2x"},"token":"lee_reeves"},{"candidatename":"Julian Herbert Pierre-Griffin","chatgptsummary":"Pierre-Griffin's twenty-year residence and business ownership in Williamson County demonstrate local roots relevant to understanding constituency needs. His 2024 campaign highlighted priorities like schools and growth, suggesting engagement with district concerns. No controversies or disciplinary records appear in the biography. Bio does not indicate legislative craft experience or coalition-building experience.","notes":null,"party":"D","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\nJulian Herbert Pierre-Griffin ran as a Democratic candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 65 in the 2024 election. District 65 covers western Williamson County, including Fairview, parts of Franklin, and Thompson's Station.\n\nHis campaign focused on responsible growth, strong public schools, and community values reflecting the district's shared priorities.\n\n## Career\nPierre-Griffin has lived in Williamson County for more than twenty years, raising his family and building businesses in the area.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Julian Pierre-Griffin for Tennessee House District 65 \u2013 Good Party](https://goodparty.org/candidate/julian-pierre-griffin/tennessee-house-of-representatives-district-65)\n- [2] [Endorsements for Julian Pierre-Griffin \u2013 Blue Voter Guide](https://bluevoterguide.org/TN/candidate_Julian_Pierre-Griffin/743405)\n","firstname":"Julian Herbert","lastname":"Pierre-Griffin","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"kykMvcog8a"},"token":null},{"candidatename":"Michelle Foreman","chatgptsummary":"Michelle Foreman's background as an attorney and registered nurse suggests familiarity with legal drafting and healthcare concerns relevant to constituents. Her four-year service on the Tennessee GOP State Executive Committee indicates experience in party organization. However, a Nashville court ordered her to pay $100,000 in sanctions for filing lawsuits deemed intended to chill public participation. Bio does not indicate prior legislative experience or direct constituent advocacy through elected office.","notes":null,"party":"R","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nMichelle Foreman is a Republican candidate running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 65 in the 2026 general election cycle[1]. She is on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026[1]. The general election for this seat is set for November 3, 2026[1].\n\nForeman previously sought the District 65 nomination in 2024, where she finished third behind incumbent Rep. Lee Reeves and County Commissioner Brian Beathard[6]. She has also run for other legislative seats, including a bid for the newly created 59th District House seat in 2022 against Democrat Caleb Hemmer[4]. In that cycle, Foreman was described as an ultra-conservative candidate[4].\n\nIn her current campaign, Foreman identifies immigration as a top legislative priority and has advocated for hardline action on the issue[9]. She supports the For Our Freedom Amendment, which seeks to end the domination of big money in politics through a constitutional amendment[10]. Her campaign materials highlight her background as an attorney and registered nurse, noting her education at Brentwood Academy, Lipscomb University, and Nashville School of Law[5]. Foreman states that she grew up in Franklin and lives with her husband, Tony, their daughter Ella, and two adult children[2].\n\n## Background and education\n\nMichelle Foreman grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, where she has deep generational roots [2]. She attended Brentwood Academy for her secondary education and later graduated from Lipscomb University [2][5]. Foreman also earned a law degree from Nashville School of Law [5].\n\nForeman is a registered nurse who began her healthcare career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, initially working in the operating room before transitioning to psychiatric nursing [2]. She is also an attorney and has been affiliated with professional organizations including the Tennessee Bar Association, Williamson County Bar Association, American Nurses Association, and Tennessee Nurses Association [5].\n\n## Career\n\nMichelle Foreman is a registered nurse and attorney.[5] She began her healthcare career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the operating room before transitioning into psychiatric nursing.[2] Foreman also holds a law degree from Nashville School of Law.[5]\n\nForeman served on the Tennessee GOP State Executive Committee for four years, having been elected to the position in 2018.[6] She is affiliated with the Tennessee Bar Association, the Williamson County Bar Association, and the American Nurses Association.[5]\n\n## Office history\n\nForeman was elected to the Tennessee GOP State Executive Committee in 2018 and served a four-year term [5]. She has not held any other elected or appointed public office [3].\n\nForeman ran for the Republican nomination for Tennessee House District 59 in 2022, facing incumbent Caleb Hemmer in the general election [4]. She also sought the Republican nomination for Tennessee House District 65 in 2024, finishing third behind incumbent Lee Reeves and County Commissioner Brian Beathard [6]. Foreman is currently running for the Republican nomination for Tennessee House District 65 in the upcoming August 6, 2026 primary [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nMichelle Foreman has not held elected legislative office and therefore has no legislative record or sponsored bills to cite. She previously served on the Tennessee GOP State Executive Committee from 2018 for four years [5]. In her capacity as a candidate, she has identified hardline immigration action as a top legislative priority [9]. Foreman also supports the For Our Freedom Amendment, which seeks to end the domination of big money in politics through a constitutional amendment [10]. She is currently seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 65 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Documented disputes and controversies\n\nIn 2022, Foreman ran as the Republican candidate for the newly drawn District 59 in Davidson County against Democrat Caleb Hemmer [4]. The race was characterized by media outlets as a contest between an \"ultra-conservative\" and a moderate [4]. Foreman lost the general election to Hemmer [7].\n\nIn March 2024, Foreman announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination in District 65, challenging incumbent Rep. Lee Reeves [6]. She had previously served on the Tennessee GOP State Executive Committee from 2018 to 2022 [6]. In that primary, Foreman finished third behind Reeves and County Commissioner Brian Beathard [6].\n\nForeman filed a lawsuit against former Metro Nashville Council member Dave Rosenberg [8]. A Nashville judge ruled that Foreman must pay $100,000 in sanctions to Rosenberg to deter future lawsuits intended to chill public participation [7]. Circuit Court Judge Lynne Ingram ruled in favor of Rosenberg in the matter [8].\n\nForeman has publicly supported the For Our Freedom Amendment, a proposed constitutional amendment to end what she describes as the domination of big money in politics [10]. She states that she will urge all candidates and elected officials to support its passage and ratification regardless of party affiliation [10].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nMichelle Foreman self-describes as an attorney and a registered nurse [5]. Her healthcare career began at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the operating room before she transitioned into psychiatric nursing [2]. She also holds a law degree from Nashville School of Law [5].\n\nFinancial disclosure documents do not list specific business ownership stakes or detailed wealth sources for Foreman. However, her campaign finance records indicate that she has made significant personal contributions to political causes, including donations to the Tennessee Right to Life and the State Republican Party Organizations in 2021, as well as a contribution to Bill Hagerty\u2019s campaign in 2020 [3].\n\nIn addition to her political giving, Foreman has faced legal financial obligations unrelated to her campaigns. A Nashville judge ordered her to pay $100,000 in court sanctions to former Metro Council member Dave Rosenberg to deter future lawsuits intended to chill public participation [7][8].\n\n## Family\n\nForeman and her husband, Tony, reside just outside of Leipers Fork [2]. The couple is the parent of two adult children and a 12-year-old daughter named Ella [2][5]. Forean states that she grew up in Franklin with deep family roots dating back for generations [2].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Michelle Foreman - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Michelle_Foreman)\n[2] [Home - Michelle Foreman for State House](https://michelleforeman.com/)\n[3] [iVoterGuide - Michelle Foreman iVoterGuide Profile](https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/66785/race/15687/election/1116)\n[4] [Moderate and ultra-conservative face off in 59th District House race \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/2022/09/26/moderate-and-ultra-conservative-face-off-in-59th-district-house-race/)\n[5] [State House of Representatives - District 65: Michelle Foreman | | williamsonherald.com](https://www.williamsonherald.com/state-house-of-representatives---district-65-michelle-foreman/article_4bc00254-3f0e-11ef-a22e-fbe9aeebdbf4.html)\n[6] [Foreman Making Another Run for District 65 | Local News | williamsonherald.com](https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/local_news/foreman-making-another-run-for-district-65/article_d8334898-5949-4b8b-8464-7fa7a46daab1.html)\n[7] [Michelle Foreman Archives \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/tag/michelle-foreman/)\n[8] [Former Republican candidate Michelle Foreman slapped with $100,000 in court sanctions \u2022 Tennessee Lookout](https://tennesseelookout.com/briefs/former-republican-candidate-michelle-foreman-slapped-with-100000-in-court-sanctions/)\n[9] [State House candidate Michelle Foreman pitches hardline immigration action as top issue | News | williamsonscene.com](https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/state-house-candidate-michelle-foreman-pitches-hardline-immigration-action-as-top-issue/article_ff5bd5fa-4002-11ef-98dc-179cd0cfeffb.html)\n[10] [Michelle Foreman - Supports The For Our Freedom Amendment](https://americanpromise.net/candidates/michelle-foreman/)","firstname":"Michelle","lastname":"Foreman","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"A0UnYPLEgI"},"token":"michelle_foreman"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":"065","districtgroup":"state_house","districtgroupname":"State House","districtname":"District 65","job_type":"state_representative","o.office":"state_house_065","office":"state_house_065","officedescription":"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.","officequalities":"- **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.","officeterm":2,"officetitle":"State Representative District 65","partisan":1,"pgr":"primary","quantity":null,"referendum":null,"source":{"retrieved_at":"2026-06-01","title":"TN SoS \u2014 Candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives (2026)","url":"https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TNHouse_2026.pdf"},"title":"TN House District 65"}