Sheila McMahan
Sheila McMahan Sheila McMahan was born in Cosby, Tennessee. She earned a high school diploma from Cosby High School, an associate degree from Walter's State Community College in 2013, and a bachelor's degree from East Tennessee State University in 2022.
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“By trade, I’m a respiratory therapist. I spend my days helping folks breathe easier, often in their hardest moments. That work gave me not just skills, but perspective: people deserve leaders who care, listen, and fight for them.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “For centuries, my family has lived in these mountains, and I’ll fight to keep them strong. That means protecting our farmland, forests, and waterways, while ensuring Nashville invests in rural communities instead of leaving us behind. Our way of life deserves leaders who understand the unique needs of Appalachian families and stand up for them.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Kenny Cody
Kenny Cody Kenny Cody graduated from Cosby High School. Cody earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 2018, a master's degree from Tusculum University in 2020, and an educational specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 2022.
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“Kenny and his family have called House District 11 their home for the past 30 years, where he was raised with the Christian, conservative, mountain values that make our home the best place to live on earth.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Strengthening Public Safety In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's flooding in September 2024, our state government must ensure that public safety measures are fully supported. Funding for our emergency services, law enforcement, and civil servants has to be a priority in the 115th General Assembly. Our men and women who put their lives on the line for our protection deserve the full support of their members of the State Legislature, and I plan to provide it.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Reducing Government Regulation In our state, we must ensure that the money earned by hardworking East Tennesseeans and their families stays in their pockets. By cutting red tape and deregulating restraints on hunting, fishing, agriculture, education, and small businesses, and advocating for lower taxes, we can spur job growth across every sector of our District's economy and create the best opportunities possible for our District's next and current generations.”
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