Tennessee State House District 35
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by William Slater Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Phil BarnesDemocraticWilliam SlaterRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: William Slater (R) 70.8, Lexi Melton (D) 29.2
- Earlier results
- William Slater (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Jerry Sexton (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 28,535
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam SlaterWon Republican 20,19070.8% DemocraticLexi Melton Democratic 8,34529.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,158
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam SlaterWon Republican 13,158100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,824
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry SextonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,824100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,713
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry SextonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,713100.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 28,535
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam SlaterWon Republican 20,19070.8% DemocraticLexi Melton Democratic 8,34529.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,158
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam SlaterWon Republican 13,158100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,824
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry SextonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,824100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,713
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry SextonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,713100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,949
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry SextonWon(incumbent) Republican 15,949100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,293
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry SextonWon Republican 8,293100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,860
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis RoachWon(incumbent) Republican 14,860100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,981
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis RoachWon(incumbent) Republican 9,981100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,023
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis RoachWon(incumbent) Republican 13,63071.7% IndependentEdward Baldwin Independent 5,39328.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,310
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis E. RoachWon(incumbent) Republican 9,86769.0% IndependentEdward Baldwin Independent 4,44331.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,891
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis E. RoachWon(incumbent) Republican 12,04663.8% DemocraticBill R. Howerton Democratic 6,84536.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,133
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis E. RoachWon(incumbent) Republican 7,55657.5% DemocraticDaniel W. Dykes Democratic 4,12331.4% IndependentSue Renfro Kurtz Independent 1,45411.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,376
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis E. RoachWon(incumbent) Republican 14,376100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,026
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis E. RoachWon(incumbent) Republican 6,026100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,328
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis E. RoachWon(incumbent) Republican 10,328100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,290
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis E. RoachWon Republican 8,88666.9% DemocraticSteve Drinnon Democratic 4,40433.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,206
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMonty MiresWon Democratic 9,24350.8% RepublicanMae Beavers Republican 8,96349.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,672
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank S. NiceleyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,672100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,394
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank S. NiceleyWon Republican 7,54860.9% DemocraticSam Nicholson Democratic 4,84639.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,694
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn G. LawsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,68999.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,845
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn G. LawsonWon Republican 5,845100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,037
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill AtchleyWon Republican 6,70974.2% IndependentKenneth W. Cantwell Independent 2,32825.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,698
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis Mike RobertsonWon(incumbent) Republican 8,07569.0% DemocraticJohn A. McNeil Jr. Democratic 3,62331.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,820
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis Mike RobertsonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,820100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,681
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis M. RobertsonWon Republican 6,88064.4% DemocraticGeorge T. Malone Democratic 3,80135.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,207
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOlen H. MarshallWon(incumbent) Republican 5,207100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,989
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanOlen H. MarshallWon Republican 5,10951.1% DemocraticParis Coffey(incumbent) Democratic 4,88048.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,848
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry BatesWon Democratic 10,53980.7% DemocraticNed McWherterWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,785100.0% RepublicanRichard Fickle Republican 2,52419.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,761
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 35, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFranklin D. CochranWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,290100.0% DemocraticNed R. McWherterWon Democratic 7,471100.0%
- 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
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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