Tennessee State House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by David Hawk Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Catherine BaconDemocraticDavid HawkRepublican · Incumbent24 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: David Hawk (R) 82.0, Rebecca Anderson (I) 18.0
- Last election
- David Hawk (Republican) won by 64.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BaconRight column: Hawk
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHawkNo published score for Bacon
- Races
- None listed
- Won 12 of 13
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 24
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- Catherine BaconDemocratic
- David HawkIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for Tennessee
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 29,930
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HawkWon Republican 24,54782.0% IndependentRebecca Anderson Independent 5,38318.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,852
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HawkWon(incumbent) Republican 14,852100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,277
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HawkWon(incumbent) Republican 21,277100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,581
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HawkWon(incumbent) Republican 14,17680.6% DemocraticPark Overall Democratic 3,40519.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,516
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid HawkWon(incumbent) Republican 17,516100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,194
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid B. HawkWon(incumbent) Republican 8,39675.0% IndependentKermit E. Steck Independent 2,79825.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,840
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid B. HawkWon(incumbent) Republican 11,55958.3% DemocraticEddie Yokley Democratic 8,28141.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,909
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid B. HawkWon(incumbent) Republican 10,83884.0% IndependentKaren Sherry Brackett Independent 2,07116.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,647
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid B. HawkWon(incumbent) Republican 14,35377.0% DemocraticCasey Nicholson Democratic 4,29423.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,348
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid B. HawkWon(incumbent) Republican 12,348100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,269
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid B. HawkWon(incumbent) Republican 13,70367.6% DemocraticDon Alexander Democratic 6,56632.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,399
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid B. HawkWon Republican 7,399100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,216
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 12,216100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,237
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 5,53467.2% IndependentJoe Waggoner Independent 2,70332.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,223
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 10,95672.0% DemocraticHoward Prueitt Democratic 4,26728.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,484
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,13173.1% DemocraticCecil D. Bitner Democratic 3,35326.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,124
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,25457.4% DemocraticJoe Corso Democratic 6,87042.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,980
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 2,980100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,036
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 7,03099.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,461
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. WhitsonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,460100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,379
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 7,379100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,898
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 6,898100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,560
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 8,560100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,774
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanZane C. Whitson Jr.Won Republican 6,88470.4% DemocraticMike Hunter Democratic 2,89029.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,999
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert O. BurlesonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,27557.0% DemocraticWilliam Mike Hunter Democratic 4,72443.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,674
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert Odell BurlesonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,674100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,347
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert Odell BurlesonWon Republican 7,347100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,018
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticParis CoffeyWon Democratic 5,22752.2% RepublicanClifford Stiner Republican 4,79147.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,440
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas O. ShumateWon(incumbent) Republican 5,38251.5% DemocraticParis Coffey Democratic 5,05848.5%
- 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 5, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tn/house/5. 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:5
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