Tennessee State House District 23

Current seat holder: Mark Cochran.

Mark Cochran

Mark Cochran Mark Cochran is a proven conservative leader committed to the success of his district and the State of Tennessee. Through these experiences, Mark learned the value of hard work and the importance of serving his community.

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Campaign site

“Stewarding God’s creation is a responsibility I take seriously, and I was honored to pass critical legislation this year to defend the rights and traditions of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.” (Official legislative website)
“Our nation has an incredibly rich history that deserves to be taught accurately and completely,” said Cochran. “Christian leaders and beliefs were undeniably foundational in the creation of the United States. Tennessee Republicans are committed to giving students the full story. This law provides needed clarity for educators and ensures these significant historical truths can be taught in public schools.” (Official legislative website)
“The new law allows instruction on key moments in the story of the United States, including the religious history of the Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact, references to divine authority in the Declaration of Independence, the influence of religious leaders, religious influences on the U.S. Constitution, the role of the Ten Commandments in the American legal tradition, and the history of the national motto “In God We Trust,” among other themes.” (Official legislative website)

Jeremy Bromwell

Jeremy Bromwell Bromwell qualified under Tennessee election law to appear on the November 2026 general election ballot representing the communities of Tennessee House of Representatives District 23 in the 2027 legislative session.

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“To me, being your state representative means representing everyone in District 23, whether or not they agree with me. When we work together, we accomplish a whole lot more.” (Campaign website)
“I'm running for District 23 State Representative because I believe people here deserve someone who focuses on what affects daily life, not someone in Nashville focused on appeasing folks in DC or chasing PAC money at your expense.” (Campaign website)
“We need big business and its influence out of policy, and someone in Nashville who's used to writing the rules and building community, not just falling in line. I've been leading, building, and evolving since my teens. Power and wealth don't interest me, and I've got a few decades of practice standing firm under pressure.” (Campaign website)

Jason Hitt

Jason Hitt Jason Hitt's career experience includes working as an educator.

“I’m for common sense government for all. I am for public education and government that serves the people not interest groups.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)