Michael Hale
Michael Hale | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Terri Lynn Weaver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 17, 1974 DeKalb County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tara Webb |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | John A. Gupton College (AA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Michael Hale (born July 17, 1974) is an American politician.[1] He serves as a Republican member for the 40th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives.[2]
Hale graduated from DeKalb County High School in Smithville, Tennessee and earned an associate degree from John A. Gupton College.[3] He announced his candidacy in the 2022 election for Tennessee's 40th house district in April 2022.[4] Hale defeated seven-term incumbent representative Terri Lynn Weaver in the Republican primary, and went on to defeat Democrat Tom Cook in the November general election.[5][6]
Hale, a member of the United Pentecostal Church, lives in DeKalb County with his wife Tara. They have three children.[7]
References
- ^ "Representative Michael Hale". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Hale (Tennessee)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "Michael Hale sworn in as member of 113th General Assembly". WJLE. January 11, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "Michael Hale announces candidacy for State Representative in the 40th District; Campaign kickoff event set for April 16". Smith County Insider. April 13, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "Hale unseats 14-year incumbent in state house race". Smith County Insider. August 4, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "2022 Tennessee State House - District 40 Election Results". The Daily Advertiser. Gannett. November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
- ^ "Meet Michael". Michael Hale for State Representative. Retrieved November 14, 2025.