Tennessee State House District 2
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bud Hulsey Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Gary StidhamRepublican
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Bud Hulsey (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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UncontestedOpen seat
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- Gary StidhamRepublican
Source: sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com (XLSX), dated Sep 10
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Official results for Tennessee
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 26,619
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBud HulseyWon Republican 26,619100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,422
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBud HulseyWon(incumbent) Republican 15,35999.6% Kelly R. Loyd Write-in 630.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,230
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBud HulseyWon(incumbent) Republican 23,31577.1% DemocraticArvil Love Jr. Democratic 6,91522.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,001
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBud HulseyWon(incumbent) Republican 17,45575.9% DemocraticArvil Love Jr. Democratic 4,97221.6% IndependentRobert M. Ellis Independent 5742.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,274
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBud HulseyWon(incumbent) Republican 20,33480.5% DemocraticJ. S. Moore Democratic 4,94019.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,551
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBud HulseyWon Republican 12,24984.2% IndependentJ. R. Enfield Independent 2,30215.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,705
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony ShipleyWon(incumbent) Republican 16,18168.3% DemocraticBruce Dotson Democratic 7,52431.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,445
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony ShipleyWon(incumbent) Republican 10,18361.9% DemocraticNathan Vaughn Democratic 6,26238.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,394
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony ShipleyWon Republican 12,85850.6% DemocraticNathan Vaughn(incumbent) Democratic 12,53649.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,528
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNathan VaughnWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,528100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,618
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNathan VaughnWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,20057.7% RepublicanNeal Kerney Republican 10,41842.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,868
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNathan VaughnWon Democratic 9,01550.5% RepublicanRobert L. Miller Republican 7,69943.1% IndependentGlen Moody Independent 1,1546.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,940
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith WestmorelandWon(incumbent) Republican 14,74582.2% IndependentKenny D. Smith Independent 3,19517.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,822
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith WestmorelandWon(incumbent) Republican 8,822100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,622
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith WestmorelandWon(incumbent) Republican 14,622100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,178
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith WestmorelandWon(incumbent) Republican 11,40175.1% DemocraticBob Parker Democratic 3,77724.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,385
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith WestmorelandWon Republican 9,54251.9% DemocraticTodd East Democratic 8,84348.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,469
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlan R. HubbardWon(incumbent) Republican 4,469100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,641
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlan R. HubbardWon Republican 9,27963.4% DemocraticRita C. Groseclose Democratic 5,36136.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,433
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuth MontgomeryWon(incumbent) Republican 8,433100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,040
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuth MontgomeryWon(incumbent) Republican 11,040100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,793
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuth MontgomeryWon(incumbent) Republican 8,793100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,989
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuth MontgomeryWon Republican 7,12364.8% DemocraticAlbert Bryant Arrington Democratic 3,86635.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,922
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald W. HoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,44254.9% RepublicanCharles M. McNeill Republican 4,48045.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,166
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald W. HoodWon Democratic 5,95153.3% RepublicanFrank A. Kelley Republican 5,21446.7% OtherCharles C. Keener Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,460
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. Chiles Jr.Won Republican 4,96952.5% DemocraticJ. A. Stout Democratic 4,48947.5% OtherRobert J. Bible(incumbent) Other 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,316
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. BibleWon(incumbent) Republican 8,28367.3% DemocraticLynn M. Janutolo Democratic 4,03332.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,235
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce HurleyWon Republican 5,75956.3% IndependentCharles Hawthorne Independent 4,47643.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,124
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam Lewis JenkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,124100.0%
- 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
- 1968 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Tennessee State House District 2, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tn/house/2. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:tn/sldl:2
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026