Marsha Blackburn (R) A

Governor · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 Senate passage with the NFA tax change (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on Murphy S.Amdt. 3447, tying veterans to the NICS background check system (Aug 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES to confirm Robert Cekada as ATF Director (Apr 2026) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Bill Hagerty (R) A

U.S. Senate · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 Senate passage with the NFA tax change (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on Murphy S.Amdt. 3447, tying veterans to the NICS background check system (Aug 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES to confirm Robert Cekada as ATF Director (Apr 2026) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Diana Harshbarger (R) A

U.S. House District 1 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 House passage, which zeroed the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled guns (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 final House passage (concurrence) with the NFA tax change (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Tim Burchett (R) A

U.S. House District 2 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 House passage, which zeroed the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled guns (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 final House passage (concurrence) with the NFA tax change (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Chuck Fleischmann (R) A

U.S. House District 3 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 House passage, which zeroed the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled guns (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 final House passage (concurrence) with the NFA tax change (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Scott DesJarlais (R) A

U.S. House District 4 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 House passage, which zeroed the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled guns (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 final House passage (concurrence) with the NFA tax change (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Charlie Hatcher (R) C

U.S. House District 5 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 TGO candidate survey and has no legislative or congressional voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “The Second Amendment is not a suggestion. It is a constitutional right. Charlie will defend the right of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms and oppose efforts by Washington to create unnecessary restrictions on responsible gun ownership.” (Campaign website, undated (2026 campaign site), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Johnny Garrett (R) B

U.S. House District 6 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 survey. Graded on his TN House (HD45) voting record: a pro-gun vote score of 88.
• Public statement: “As a proud gun owner and lifetime member of the NRA, Johnny believes that our Second Amendment is one of our most important freedoms that we enjoy in our country. Every American has the Constitutional right to bear arms, and as your Congressman, he’ll always fight for that right.” (Campaign website, undated (2026 campaign site), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Matt Van Epps (R) C

U.S. House District 7 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 TGO candidate survey and has no legislative or congressional voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “we love the second Amendment, we love the Constitution, and we love Cheatham County.” (X post (@MattForTN), 2026-09-29, source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

David Kustoff (R) A

U.S. House District 8 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 House passage, which zeroed the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled guns (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on H.R. 1 final House passage (concurrence) with the NFA tax change (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brent Taylor (R) A

U.S. House District 9 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

J. Adam Lowe (R) A

Tennessee Senate District 1 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; Senate; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 494 (Mar 2023; Senate; carry handgun while hunting without permit) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Apr 2023; Senate; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Rusty Crowe (R) A

Tennessee Senate District 3 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 46 (Apr 2009; Senate; limits identifying info demanded of carry-permit applicants) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 254 (Apr 2009; Senate; repeals thumbprint requirement for gun purchasers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 962 (Apr 2009; Senate; 2009 guns-in-restaurants/bars (permit holders in restaurants serving alcohol)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 314 (May 2009; Senate) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 314 (Jun 2009; Senate) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jimmy Matlock (R) C

Tennessee Senate District 5 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion to set aside an amendment on HB 508 (May 2017; House; amendment HA0577: Metro exemption to preemption private cause of action) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on SB 886 (Apr 2015; House; relief from mental-health firearm disability) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; amendment HA0033: Pody amd 6 broadens vehicles) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Richard M. Briggs (R) A

Tennessee Senate District 7 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 886 (Mar 2015; Senate; relief from mental-health firearm disability) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 149 (Mar 2015; Senate; removes school-administration-property gun ban) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 181 (Mar 2015; Senate; NFA-compliance exception for machine gun/SBR/silencer) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; Senate; 2021 permitless carry (SB0765/HB0786, Pub. Ch. 108)) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Steve Southerland (R) A

Tennessee Senate District 9 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 46 (Apr 2009; Senate; limits identifying info demanded of carry-permit applicants) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 254 (Apr 2009; Senate; repeals thumbprint requirement for gun purchasers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 962 (Apr 2009; Senate; 2009 guns-in-restaurants/bars (permit holders in restaurants serving alcohol)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 1701 (Feb 2014; Senate; amendment SA0575: Beavers SA0575 broadens parking-lot property right) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Bo Watson (R) B

Tennessee Senate District 11 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 309 (Apr 2009; Senate; shooting range grandfather/protection) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 46 (Apr 2009; Senate; limits identifying info demanded of carry-permit applicants) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 254 (Apr 2009; Senate; repeals thumbprint requirement for gun purchasers) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 314 (May 2009; Senate) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 314 (Jun 2009; Senate) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Dawn White (R) B

Tennessee Senate District 13 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Fitzhugh exemption (long-term parking)) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Fitzhugh exemption (school lots)) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Fitzhugh exemption) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 2 (no termination for storing gun)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 3 broadens to any vehicle) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Paul Bailey (R) A

Tennessee Senate District 15 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 886 (Mar 2015; Senate; relief from mental-health firearm disability) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 149 (Mar 2015; Senate; removes school-administration-property gun ban) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 181 (Mar 2015; Senate; NFA-compliance exception for machine gun/SBR/silencer) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Mark Pody (R) A

Tennessee Senate District 17 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 519 (Mar 2011; House; employer allowing carry is not OSHA violation) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 185 (Apr 2011; House; farm employees carry on college farms) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 2039 (May 2011; House; judges carry in courtroom) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 2 (no termination for storing gun)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on HB 1264 (May 2019; Senate; concealed handgun carry permit (cheaper/online)) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kerry Roberts (R) A

Tennessee Senate District 23 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 886 (Mar 2015; Senate; relief from mental-health firearm disability) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 149 (Mar 2015; Senate; removes school-administration-property gun ban) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 181 (Mar 2015; Senate; NFA-compliance exception for machine gun/SBR/silencer) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ed Jackson (R) A

Tennessee Senate District 25 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 886 (Mar 2015; Senate; relief from mental-health firearm disability) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 149 (Mar 2015; Senate; removes school-administration-property gun ban) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 181 (Mar 2015; Senate; NFA-compliance exception for machine gun/SBR/silencer) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on HB 1264 (May 2019; Senate; concealed handgun carry permit (cheaper/online)) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jack Johnson (R) A

Tennessee Senate District 27 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 309 (Apr 2009; Senate; shooting range grandfather/protection) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 46 (Apr 2009; Senate; limits identifying info demanded of carry-permit applicants) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 254 (Apr 2009; Senate; repeals thumbprint requirement for gun purchasers) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 314 (May 2009; Senate) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 314 (Jun 2009; Senate) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brent Taylor (R) A

Tennessee Senate District 31 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; Senate; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 494 (Mar 2023; Senate; carry handgun while hunting without permit) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Apr 2023; Senate; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jessica Means (R) A

Tennessee House District 1 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• Basis for grade: Graded A by TGO in its published 2026 primary voter guide; no scored gun votes on record here.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Gary Stidham (R) A

Tennessee House District 2 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Timothy Hill (R) C+

Tennessee House District 3 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on HB 254 (Mar 2009; House; Jones U amd 1 (destroy existing purchaser thumbprints)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on HB 70 (Mar 2009; House; expands justified deadly force in defense of property (castle-doctrine-type)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on HB 962 (Apr 2009; House) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Renea Jones (R) C

Tennessee House District 4 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

David B. Hawk (R) B

Tennessee House District 5 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 254 (Mar 2009; House; repeals thumbprint requirement for gun purchasers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 46 (Mar 2009; House; limits identifying info demanded of carry-permit applicants) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 70 (Mar 2009; House; expands justified deadly force in defense of property (castle-doctrine-type)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on HB 254 (Mar 2009; House; Jones U amd 1 (destroy existing purchaser thumbprints)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on HB 962 (Apr 2009; House) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Tim Hicks (R) B

Tennessee House District 6 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Miller HA0137 $30 fee to carry permitless) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; 2021 permitless carry (SB0765/HB0786, Pub. Ch. 108)) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1171 (Apr 2021; House; Firearms Information Privacy Protection Act) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Rebecca Keefauver Alexander (R) D

Tennessee House District 7 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jordan Henderson (R) A

Tennessee House District 8 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• Basis for grade: Graded A by TGO in its published 2026 primary voter guide; no scored gun votes on record here.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Gary W Hicks Jr (R) B

Tennessee House District 9 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 1565 (Feb 2016; House; defenses for restored-rights felons) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 682 (Mar 2016; House; sign requirements for posting) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 2575 (Mar 2016; House; permit renewal 8 yrs/lower fee) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Rick Eldridge (R) B

Tennessee House District 10 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kenny Cody (R) C

Tennessee House District 11 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 TGO candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Fred A. Atchley (R) A-

Tennessee House District 12 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1332 (Apr 2025; House; 2025 enhanced permit age lowered to 18 (also DUI disqualifier)) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 1360 (Apr 2025; House; removes negligence per se suits vs sellers; expands qualified products) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 350 (Mar 2026; House; tenants may possess firearms) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Robert Stevens (R) B

Tennessee House District 13 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; House; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jason Zachary (R) A

Tennessee House District 14 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 1565 (Feb 2016; House; defenses for restored-rights felons) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 682 (Mar 2016; House; sign requirements for posting) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 2575 (Mar 2016; House; permit renewal 8 yrs/lower fee) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Michele Carringer (R) C

Tennessee House District 16 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 1325 (Apr 2024; House; Pearson deletes confidentiality) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Andrew Ellis Farmer (R) B

Tennessee House District 17 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 9 (Mar 2013; House; carry-permit records confidential) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 9 (Apr 2013; House; carry-permit records confidential) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 714 (Apr 2013; House; shortens permit waiting period after voluntary rehab) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 1701 (Feb 2014; House; Pody HA0610 (same as Beavers)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion to set aside an amendment on HB 2484 (Mar 2018; House; set aside failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Elaine Davis (R) A

Tennessee House District 18 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; House; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Dave Wright (R) B

Tennessee House District 19 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Tom Stinnett (R) C

Tennessee House District 20 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Lowell Russell (R) B

Tennessee House District 21 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Dan Howell (R) B

Tennessee House District 22 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 1058 (Mar 2015; House; cause of action for employees fired over parking-lot storage) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 181 (Mar 2015; House; NFA-compliance exception for machine gun/SBR/silencer) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 682 (Mar 2015; House; sign requirements for posting) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on SB 886 (Apr 2015; House; relief from mental-health firearm disability) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Mark Cochran (R) D+

Tennessee House District 23 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kevin Raper (R) B

Tennessee House District 24 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; House; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on SB 1325 (Apr 2024; House; 2024 armed teachers/staff (HB1202/SB1325)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Cameron Sexton (R) B

Tennessee House District 25 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 519 (Mar 2011; House; employer allowing carry is not OSHA violation) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 185 (Apr 2011; House; farm employees carry on college farms) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 2039 (May 2011; House; judges carry in courtroom) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 2 (no termination for storing gun)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 3 broadens to any vehicle) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Greg Martin (R) B

Tennessee House District 26 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1735 (Apr 2022; House; carry age 21 to 18) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 2628 (Apr 2022; House; legalizes short-barreled rifle/shotgun) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on SB 1325 (Apr 2024; House; 2024 armed teachers/staff (HB1202/SB1325)) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Michele Reneau (R) A+

Tennessee House District 27 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1332 (Apr 2025; House; 2025 enhanced permit age lowered to 18 (also DUI disqualifier)) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 1360 (Apr 2025; House; removes negligence per se suits vs sellers; expands qualified products) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 350 (Mar 2026; House; tenants may possess firearms) (roll call)
• Basis for grade: Graded A+ by TGO in its published 2026 primary voter guide; no scored gun votes on record here.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Greg Vital (R) A

Tennessee House District 29 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1735 (Apr 2022; House; carry age 21 to 18) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 2628 (Apr 2022; House; legalizes short-barreled rifle/shotgun) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 1325 (Apr 2024; House; Clemmons strike-all limiting to SROs) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Esther Helton Haynes (R) B

Tennessee House District 30 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Andy (Andrew) J. Swafford (R) C

Tennessee House District 31 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 TGO candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jack L. Stockton (R) F

Tennessee House District 32 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Graded F by TGO in its published 2026 primary voter guide; no scored gun votes on record here.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Rick Scarbrough (R) C

Tennessee House District 33 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Tim Rudd (R) A

Tennessee House District 34 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 688 (Mar 2017; House; carry in boat exception) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 61 (Apr 2017; House; dealer personal-collection sales without NICS) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 24 (Apr 2017; House; military/veteran permit range exemption) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

William Slater (R) A

Tennessee House District 35 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; House; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Noah Smith (R) A

Tennessee House District 36 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• Basis for grade: Graded A by TGO in its published 2026 primary voter guide; no scored gun votes on record here.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Charlie Baum (R) B

Tennessee House District 37 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on HB 1735 (Apr 2022; House; carry age 21 to 18) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kelly T Keisling (R) A

Tennessee House District 38 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 519 (Mar 2011; House; employer allowing carry is not OSHA violation) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 185 (Apr 2011; House; farm employees carry on college farms) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 2039 (May 2011; House; judges carry in courtroom) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Iris Rudder (R) C

Tennessee House District 39 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Michael Hale (R) B

Tennessee House District 40 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; House; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 1847 (Apr 2026; House; lowers standard for deadly force to protect property) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ed Butler (R) A

Tennessee House District 41 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; House; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ryan D. Williams (R) B

Tennessee House District 42 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 519 (Mar 2011; House; employer allowing carry is not OSHA violation) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 185 (Apr 2011; House; farm employees carry on college farms) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 2039 (May 2011; House; judges carry in courtroom) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 2 (no termination for storing gun)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 3 broadens to any vehicle) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Paul Sherrell (R) C+

Tennessee House District 43 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

William Lamberth (R) B

Tennessee House District 44 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Fitzhugh exemption (long-term parking)) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Fitzhugh exemption (school lots)) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Fitzhugh exemption) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 2 (no termination for storing gun)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 3 broadens to any vehicle) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brian Stewart (R) F

Tennessee House District 45 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Graded F by TGO in its published 2026 primary voter guide; no scored gun votes on record here.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Clark Boyd (R) A

Tennessee House District 46 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 2370 (Mar 2018; House; property owners may allow concealed carry only) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 1851 (Mar 2018; House; no municipal discharge charge for self-defense) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on HB 2484 (Mar 2018; House; set aside failed) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Rush Bricken (R) B

Tennessee House District 47 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on HB 1264 (Apr 2019; House; concealed handgun carry permit (cheaper/online)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 1325 (Apr 2024; House; Pearson parent notice) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Bryan Terry (R) A

Tennessee House District 48 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 1058 (Mar 2015; House; cause of action for employees fired over parking-lot storage) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 181 (Mar 2015; House; NFA-compliance exception for machine gun/SBR/silencer) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 682 (Mar 2015; House; sign requirements for posting) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Mike Sparks (R) B

Tennessee House District 49 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 519 (Mar 2011; House; employer allowing carry is not OSHA violation) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 185 (Apr 2011; House; farm employees carry on college farms) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 2039 (May 2011; House; judges carry in courtroom) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 2 (no termination for storing gun)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 3 broadens to any vehicle) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Michele Vetter (R) A

Tennessee House District 52 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jayla Thomas (R) C

Tennessee House District 55 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 TGO candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Susan M Lynn (R) A

Tennessee House District 57 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 254 (Mar 2009; House; repeals thumbprint requirement for gun purchasers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 46 (Mar 2009; House; limits identifying info demanded of carry-permit applicants) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 70 (Mar 2009; House; expands justified deadly force in defense of property (castle-doctrine-type)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on HB 254 (Mar 2009; House; Jones U amd 1 (destroy existing purchaser thumbprints)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 314 (May 2009; House) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Bill Hancock (R) C

Tennessee House District 59 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 TGO candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “Open to suggestions on how to keep guns out of the hands of criminals.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, TN State House, Dist. 59; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Eva Angelina Romero (R) C

Tennessee House District 60 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 TGO candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Gino Bulso (R) A

Tennessee House District 61 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; House; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on SB 1325 (Apr 2024; House; 2024 armed teachers/staff (HB1202/SB1325)) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Pat Marsh (R) C

Tennessee House District 62 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 2 (no termination for storing gun)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 3 broadens to any vehicle) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 4) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jake McCalmon (R) A

Tennessee House District 63 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; House; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Scott Cepicky (R) B

Tennessee House District 64 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Lee Reeves (R) C

Tennessee House District 65 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Sabi "Doc" Kumar (R) B

Tennessee House District 66 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 1058 (Mar 2015; House; cause of action for employees fired over parking-lot storage) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 181 (Mar 2015; House; NFA-compliance exception for machine gun/SBR/silencer) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 682 (Mar 2015; House; sign requirements for posting) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on SB 886 (Apr 2015; House; relief from mental-health firearm disability) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion to set aside an amendment on HB 2484 (Mar 2018; House; set aside failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Chris Lanier (R) A

Tennessee House District 67 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Aron Maberry (R) C

Tennessee House District 68 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jody Barrett (R) A-

Tennessee House District 69 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 494 (Apr 2023; House; carry handgun while hunting without permit) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on SB 1325 (Apr 2024; House; 2024 armed teachers/staff (HB1202/SB1325)) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Clay Doggett (R) A

Tennessee House District 70 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kip Capley (R) A

Tennessee House District 71 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; House; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kirk Haston (R) B

Tennessee House District 72 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Chris Todd (R) A

Tennessee House District 73 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jay D. Reedy (R) A

Tennessee House District 74 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 1058 (Mar 2015; House; cause of action for employees fired over parking-lot storage) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 181 (Mar 2015; House; NFA-compliance exception for machine gun/SBR/silencer) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 682 (Mar 2015; House; sign requirements for posting) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Michael Lankford (R) D

Tennessee House District 75 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Tandy Darby (R) C

Tennessee House District 76 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion on HB 2514 (Apr 2026; House; motion to recall HB2514 from committee failed) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Rusty Grills (R) A

Tennessee House District 77 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HJR 748 (Jun 2020; House; resolution: right to keep and bear semiautomatic firearms) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 2066 (Jun 2020; House; local officials carry) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 2761 (Jun 2020; House; firearm safety class curriculum posting) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Perry Keenan (R) F

Tennessee House District 78 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Graded F by TGO in its published 2026 primary voter guide; no scored gun votes on record here.
• Public statement: “Mental illness should be considered when going through the ownership process.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, TN State House, Dist. 78; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brock Martin (R) A

Tennessee House District 79 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 1189 (Mar 2023; House; PLCAA-style liability limits for gun makers/sellers) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion on HJR 80 (Mar 2023; House; urge AG to defend 2A rights of year olds) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 515 (Mar 2023; House; retired LEO carry on campus) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Julian A. McTizic (R) C

Tennessee House District 80 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 TGO candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brett A. Giannini (R) A

Tennessee House District 81 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• Basis for grade: Graded A by TGO in its published 2026 primary voter guide; no scored gun votes on record here.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Chris Hurt (R) A

Tennessee House District 82 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Mark White (R) D

Tennessee House District 83 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 2 (no termination for storing gun)) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 3 broadens to any vehicle) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 142 (Feb 2013; House; Windle amd 4) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Reggie William Hall (R) C

Tennessee House District 87 · Incumbent: No · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 TGO candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Justin Lafferty (R) B

Tennessee House District 89 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 187 (Mar 2019; House; range protection from local regs) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 907 (Apr 2019; House; permit renewal through local agencies) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 545 (Apr 2019; House; OP victims temp permit window) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Todd Warner (R) A

Tennessee House District 92 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on a motion to set aside an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Miller HA0137 $30 fee to carry permitless) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ron M. Gant (R) A

Tennessee House District 94 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 688 (Mar 2017; House; carry in boat exception) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on an amendment on HB 61 (Apr 2017; House; dealer personal-collection sales without NICS) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on SB 24 (Apr 2017; House; military/veteran permit range exemption) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kevin Vaughan (R) C

Tennessee House District 95 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on a motion to set aside an amendment on HB 2484 (Mar 2018; House; set aside failed) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

John Gillespie (R) F

Tennessee House District 97 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; 2021 permitless carry (SB0765/HB0786, Pub. Ch. 108)) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Tom Leatherwood (R) D

Tennessee House District 99 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by Tennessee Gun Owners (TGO)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Warner HA0139 broader constitutional carry strike-all) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on an amendment on SB 765 (Mar 2021; House; Todd HA0143 permitless carriers get same defenses) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)