Jeff Burkhart
Jeff Burkhart | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| In office January 10, 2023 – November 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Griffey |
| Succeeded by | Michael Lankford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1962 Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 2025 (aged 63) Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Domestic partner | Cindy Greene |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Volunteer State Community College (AA) |
Jeffrey Darrell Burkhart (March 16, 1962 – November 14, 2025) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 75th district from 2023 until his death in 2025.[1][2][3]
Life and career
Burkhart was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on March 16, 1962.[4] He graduated from Northwest High School in 1980 and later earned his associate degree from Volunteer State Community College in 2014.[5][6] Burkhart worked for the Clarksville Fire Department and started a construction company in the 1980s.[1] He was elected to the Clarksville City Council in 2008 and served three terms.[1]
In January 2019, after the resignation of three-term state senator Mark Green, Burkhart announced his candidacy in a special election for Tennessee's 22nd Senate district.[7] He was defeated by Bill Powers in the Republican primary.[8] Burkhart successfully campaigned in the 2022 election for Tennessee's 75th House district.[9]
Burkhart had one daughter.[1] He was engaged to Cindy Greene at the time of his death.[1][10]
Burkhart died at his home, in the early hours of November 14, 2025, at the age of 63.[1][11][12]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Powers | 2,782 | 37.29% | |
| Republican | Jeff Burkhart | 2,513 | 33.69% | |
| Republican | Betty Burchett | 1,297 | 17.39% | |
| Republican | Jason Knight | 868 | 11.64% | |
| Total votes | 7,460 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Burkhart | 981 | 40.57% | |
| Republican | Deanna McLaughlin | 910 | 37.63% | |
| Republican | Kent Griffy | 527 | 21.80% | |
| Total votes | 2,418 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Burkhart | 6,851 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 6,851 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Burkhart (inc.) | 1,160 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 1,160 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Burkhart (incumbent) | 11,164 | 54.74% | |
| Democratic | Allie Phillips | 9,230 | 45.26% | |
| Total votes | 20,394 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ a b c d e f Smith, Chris (November 14, 2025). "State Rep. Jeff Burkhart, longtime government leader, dies at 63". Clarksville Now. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "Representative Jeff Burkhart". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Jeff Burkhart". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Jeff Burkhart Obituary November 14, 2025". McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ^ "Jeff Burkhart running for re-election to Tennessee House, District 75". ClarksvilleNow.com. August 21, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Jones, Vivian (November 14, 2025). "Clarksville Republican Rep. Jeff Burkhart has died". The Leaf-Chronicle. Gannett. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Chris (January 28, 2019). "Jeff Burkhart announces bid for Republican nomination for state Senate". The Leaf-Chronicle. Gannett. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "Special election has Powers carry Republican nomination". ClarksvilleNow.com. March 7, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "Joe Pitts reelected Clarksville Mayor, Election Watch Parties". ClarksvilleOnline.com. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "Tennessee State Representative, lifelong Clarksville resident Jeff Burkhart dies". WZTV. November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ Garcia, Tony (November 14, 2025). "TN lawmaker found dead at Montgomery County home". WSMV-TV. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ Baker, Julia; Schelzig, Erik (November 14, 2025). "Tennessee Rep. Jeff Burkhart of Clarksville dies". www.prostateaffairs.com. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
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