Tennessee State House District 71

Current seat holder: Kip Capley.

Matt Day

Matt Day Day qualified under Tennessee election law to appear on the November 2026 general election ballot representing the communities of Tennessee House of Representatives District 71 in the 2027 legislative session.

· Ballotpedia

Kip Capley

Kip Capley in political science and history from Middle Tennessee State University and an M.B.A. in healthcare management from Trevecca Nazarene University.

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“Kip Capley is a 7th generation Tennessean with a vision for our treasured, conservative values. As your state representative for Tennessee’s 71st House District, he will be a strong, supporting voice for every person in his district.” (Campaign website)
“The right to defend ourselves, our families and our property is fundamental to the freedoms and safety we all value.” (Official legislative website)