Tennessee State House District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mark Cochran Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Mark Cochran (Republican) won by 70.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Mark CochranIncumbentRepublican
- Jason HittIndependent
- Jeremy BromwellIndependent
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Official results for Tennessee
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 29,735
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark CochranWon Republican 25,26585.0% DemocraticDavid W. Thomforde Democratic 4,47015.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,393
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark CochranWon(incumbent) Republican 14,393100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,001
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark CochranWon(incumbent) Republican 24,29086.8% OtherDavid G. Fankhauser Other 3,71113.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,313
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark CochranWon Republican 16,39580.7% DemocraticBrad W. Hartley Democratic 3,91819.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,335
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn ForgetyWon(incumbent) Republican 19,99885.7% IndependentDaniel Lee Housley Independent 3,33714.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,052
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn W. ForgetyWon(incumbent) Republican 12,052100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,447
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn ForgetyWon(incumbent) Republican 17,02575.8% DemocraticPeggy Hall Wall Democratic 5,42224.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,231
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn W. ForgetyWon Republican 12,231100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,249
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BellWon(incumbent) Republican 19,249100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,384
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BellWon Republican 13,384100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,015
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob McKeeWon(incumbent) Republican 17,015100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,482
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert McKeeWon(incumbent) Republican 12,482100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,525
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert McKeeWon(incumbent) Republican 13,41876.6% LibertarianRobert Callaway Libertarian 4,10723.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,928
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert McKeeWon(incumbent) Republican 7,59876.5% DemocraticWilliam Robert Moss Democratic 2,33023.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,855
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert McKeeWon(incumbent) Republican 11,31067.1% DemocraticPat B. Powers Jr. Democratic 5,54532.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,915
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert McKeeWon(incumbent) Republican 10,76983.4% IndependentPat B. Powers Jr. Independent 2,14616.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,744
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert McKeeWon(incumbent) Republican 12,744100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,400
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert McKeeWon Republican 5,44952.4% DemocraticJ. Nat Moore Democratic 4,95147.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,092
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde WebbWon(incumbent) Republican 10,092100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,359
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde WebbWon(incumbent) Republican 9,359100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,615
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde WebbWon(incumbent) Republican 11,615100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,107
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde WebbWon(incumbent) Republican 7,107100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,328
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde WebbWon(incumbent) Republican 11,328100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,224
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde WebbWon(incumbent) Republican 8,224100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,261
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde WebbWon(incumbent) Republican 7,86359.3% DemocraticHoward F. Scott Democratic 5,39840.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,894
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde WebbWon(incumbent) Republican 5,894100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,098
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde WebbWon(incumbent) Republican 7,09299.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,246
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCletus W. WilliamsWon Democratic 11,92163.0% DemocraticW. A. RichardsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,320100.0% RepublicanClifton B. Marlin Republican 7,00537.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,419
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward C. Blank IIWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,67252.1% RepublicanClifton B. Marlin Republican 7,96347.9% DemocraticW. A. RichardsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,783100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0%
- 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 23, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tn/house/23. Retrieved October 31, 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:23
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