Tennessee House of Representatives 75th district

Tennessee's 75th State
House of Representatives
district
Map of Tennessee House districts with the 75th District shaded
Representative
  Michael Lankford
R–Palmyra
Demographics53% White
27% Black
13% Hispanic
4% Asian
3% Native American
1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0% Other
Population (2022)75,204

Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 is one of the 99 legislative districts in the Tennessee House of Representatives. The district covers the western portion of Montgomery County, Tennessee, including Fort Campbell and parts of Clarksville, Tennessee.[1] The district is considered slightly competitive.[2][3] In 2024, Donald Trump won the district with a margin of 12.6%.[4]

History

The district began as the Gibson County delegate's seat, since the 88th Tennessee General Assembly in 1972.[5] In 1982, at the time of the 93rd Tennessee GA, it was composed of Carroll, Henderson and Henry Counties. [6] It was composed of Carroll and Henry Counties from the 94th to 97th Tennessee GA. At the time of the 98th GA, it was composed of Benton, Carroll and Henry Counties. From the 99th to the 102nd Tennessee GA, it was composed of Henry, Houston, Stewart and part of Dickson Counties. [7] From redistricting in 2000 at the time of the 103rd GA [8] to November 7, 2022, it was composed of Henry, Benton and Stewart Counties. Following redistricting, it took its current shape.[9]

Demographics

Detailed demographic data for District 75 is available through the Tennessee Comptroller's district profile.[10]

As of the 2020 United States census, the demographics were:[11]

  • 52.6% White
  • 26.5% Black
  • 12.7% Hispanic
  • 4.0% Asian
  • 3.1% Native American
  • 1.2% Pacific Islander

List of Representatives

Representative Party Years of Service General Assembly Residence
Kenneth Crocker[12] Republican January 1971 – January 1975 87th, 88th Trenton
L. P. "Buck" Fuqua[13] Democratic January 1975 – January 1979 89th, 90th Milan
C. Ray Davis[14] January 1979 – January 1983 91st, 92nd Milan
Dale R. Kelley[15] Republican January 1983 – January 1985 91st, 92nd, [Redistricted] 93rd Huntingdon
L. Don Ridgeway[16] Democratic January 1985 – January 2003 94th, 95th, 96th, 97th, 98th, 99th, 100th, 101st, 102nd Paris
Willie Borchert[17] January 2003 – January 2011 103rd, 104th, 105th, 106th Camden
Tim Wirgau[18] Republican January 2011 – January 2019 107th, 108th, 109th, 110th Buchanan
Bruce Griffey[19] January 8, 2019 – August 31, 2022 111th, 112th Paris
Jeff Burkhart[20] January 10, 2023 - November 14, 2025 113th Clarksville
Michael Lankford[21] January 13, 2026 – present 114th Clarksville

Following the death of Representative Jeff Burkhart on November 14, 2025, the Montgomery County Commission appointed Republican Michael Lankford to represent the district for the remainder of Burkhart's term.[22][23] Lankford, a Clarksville resident and Montgomery County Commissioner, was selected on December 8, 2025, after a 9–9 tie vote between Lankford and Democratic nominee Allie Phillips, which was broken by County Mayor Wes Golden.[24]

Former representatives

  • Kenneth Crocker (R) - January 1971 - January 1975, served in first General Assembly (88th) in which there was a 75th district, first elected when his seat was simply county-based[25]
  • L. P. "Buck" Fuqua (D) - January 1975 - January 1979[26]
  • C. Ray Davis (D) - January 1979 - January 1983[27]
  • Dale R. Kelley (R) - January 1983 - January 1985[28]
  • L. Don Ridgeway (D) - January 1985 - January 2003[29][30]
  • Willie Borchert - January 2003 - January 2011[31]
  • Tim Wirgau — January 2011 – January 2019[32]
  • Bruce Griffey — January 8, 2019 – August 31, 2022[33]
  • Jeff Burkhart — elected in 2022, re-elected in 2024, and served from January 10, 2023, until his death on November 14, 2025[34]

Elections

2024

2024 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 Election[35]
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

2022

2022 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Burkhart 6,851 100.00 %
Total votes 6,851 100.00 %
Republican hold

See also

References

  1. ^ "Tennessee House of Representatives District 75". Ballotpedia.
  2. ^ ClarksvilleNow.com (November 6, 2024). "Rep. Jeff Burkhart wins re-election: 'We were fighting California, New York and everyone else' - ClarksvilleNow.com". Retrieved December 1, 2025.
  3. ^ "State House District 75 (2024 Election Voter Guide)". Tennessee Lookout. October 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "DRA 2020". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  5. ^ "District Information". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  6. ^ "District Information". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  7. ^ "District 75 Representative pages from the 88th to 103rd Tennessee General Assemblies". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  8. ^ "District Information". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  9. ^ "Tennessee State House Districts until November 7, 2022". Ballotpedia.
  10. ^ "Tennessee General Assembly District Profiles". Tennessee Comptroller.
  11. ^ "District Data". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  12. ^ "Tennessee House Member, 88th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  13. ^ "Tennessee House Member, 90th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  14. ^ "Tennessee House Member, 92nd General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  15. ^ "Tennessee House Member, 93rd General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  16. ^ "Tennessee House Member, 102nd General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  17. ^ "Tennessee House Member, 106th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  18. ^ "Tennessee House Member, 110th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  19. ^ "Tennessee House Member, 112th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  20. ^ "Tennessee House Member, 113th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  21. ^ Reeves, Cheri (December 9, 2025). "Republican Michael Lankford replaces the late Jeff Burkhart in State House District 75 - Main Street Media of Tennessee". Main Street Media of Tennessee -. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  22. ^ "TN lawmaker found dead at Montgomery County home". WSMV. November 14, 2025.
  23. ^ Smith, Chris (November 17, 2025). "Commission will vote on successor to Rep. Jeff Burkhart until next election - ClarksvilleNow.com". Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  24. ^ Brown, Christian (December 9, 2025). "Michael Lankford appointed to represent state House District 75 in tie-breaking vote - ClarksvilleNow.com". Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  25. ^ "Kenneth Crocker". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  26. ^ "L. P. Buck Fuqua". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  27. ^ "C. Ray Davis". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  28. ^ "Dale R. Kelley". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  29. ^ "L. Don Ridgeway". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  30. ^ "L. Don Ridgeway". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  31. ^ "Willie Borchert". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  32. ^ "Tim Wirgau". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  33. ^ "Bruce Griffey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  34. ^ "Jeff Burkhart". Wikipedia. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  35. ^ "2024 Election Results - November 5, 2024 - Results by Office" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
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