Tennessee State House District 15
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sam McKenzie Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Sam McKenzieDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Sam McKenzie (Democratic) won by 35.9 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Sam McKenzie (Democratic) won by 42.0 points, 2022Sam McKenzie (Democratic) won by 45.8 points, 2020, older linesAll 27 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,071
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam McKenzieWon Democratic 12,28168.0% RepublicanJustin Hirst Republican 5,79032.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,209
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam McKenzieWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,24671.0% RepublicanPete Drew Republican 2,96329.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,045
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam McKenzieWon Democratic 13,15872.9% OtherTroy B. Jones Other 4,88727.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,227
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick StaplesWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,227100.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1972 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
All elections (27 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,071
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam McKenzieWon Democratic 12,28168.0% RepublicanJustin Hirst Republican 5,79032.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,209
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam McKenzieWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,24671.0% RepublicanPete Drew Republican 2,96329.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,045
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam McKenzieWon Democratic 13,15872.9% OtherTroy B. Jones Other 4,88727.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,227
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick StaplesWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,227100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,727
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick StaplesWon Democratic 9,24262.8% IndependentPete Drew Independent 4,96833.7% Rhonda Lynnese Gallman Write-in 5173.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,190
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,46476.0% IndependentPete Drew Independent 1,72624.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,971
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,48782.2% GreenCalvin Cassady Green 2,48417.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,153
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,153100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,039
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,85271.3% RepublicanRachel L. Ray Republican 5,18728.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,964
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,92479.5% IndependentCharles Drew Independent 2,04020.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,425
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,55587.0% IndependentUmoja Abdulahad Independent 1,87013.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,408
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,408100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,637
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,637100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,712
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,712100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,864
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,864100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,401
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,74664.1% RepublicanBob Kirk Republican 2,65535.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,572
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,13570.3% RepublicanGeorge Carter Republican 3,43729.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,799
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. ArmstrongWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,66370.1% RepublicanElizabeth Ann Dingus Republican 1,13629.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,317
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph E. ArmstrongWon Democratic 5,16755.5% RepublicanCharles Drew(incumbent) Republican 4,15044.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,373
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles DrewWon(incumbent) Republican 3,27751.4% DemocraticCharles A. Frazier Democratic 2,81944.2% IndependentRaleigh Wynn Jr. Independent 2774.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,428
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles DrewWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,11395.8% RepublicanRaleigh Wynn Jr. Republican 3114.2% OtherMilo Guthrie Other 20.0% OtherGreg Makey Other 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,210
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles DrewWon Democratic 5,19663.3% RepublicanRaleigh Wynn Jr. Republican 3,01436.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,149
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon BellWon(incumbent) Republican 4,82352.7% DemocraticMargaret Ervin Democratic 4,32647.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,612
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon BellWon Republican 3,32350.3% DemocraticMargaret Ervin Democratic 3,28949.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,848
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill NolanWon Democratic 6,22157.4% RepublicanSteve Richardson Republican 4,62742.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,247
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill OwenWon Democratic 4,97160.3% RepublicanEdith Dickey Republican 3,27639.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,902
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 15, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn K. MannWon Republican 5,06551.1% DemocraticBill Owen Democratic 4,83748.9%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
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Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026