Tennessee State House District 50
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bo Mitchell Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Bo MitchellDemocratic · Incumbent14 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Bo Mitchell (Democratic) won by 8.2 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Bo Mitchell (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022Bo Mitchell (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 27 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 30,749
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon Democratic 16,63254.1% RepublicanJennifer Frensley Webb Republican 14,11745.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,086
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,086100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,658
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,658100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,108
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,92656.7% RepublicanJudd Cowan Republican 12,18243.3%
- 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
- 30,749
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon Democratic 16,63254.1% RepublicanJennifer Frensley Webb Republican 14,11745.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,086
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,086100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,658
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,658100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,108
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,92656.7% RepublicanJudd Cowan Republican 12,18243.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,049
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,18852.3% RepublicanNathan Massey Republican 13,86147.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,789
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,10951.2% RepublicanTroy Brewer Republican 8,68048.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,238
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBo MitchellWon Democratic 13,19850.3% RepublicanCharles Williamson Republican 13,04049.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,128
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary W. MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,75354.3% RepublicanDave Hall Republican 6,86042.5% IndependentDave Rosenberg Independent 3422.1% IndependentNina Ground Independent 1731.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,345
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary W. MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,345100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,216
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary W. MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,216100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,712
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary W. MooreWon Democratic 15,14866.7% RepublicanKen Berryhill Republican 7,56433.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,648
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,648100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,076
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,076100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,278
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,278100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,598
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,598100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,586
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,59263.9% RepublicanWayne Detring Republican 5,99436.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,149
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,149100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,231
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,231100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,499
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,498100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,208
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,208100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,580
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim GarrettWon Democratic 11,577100.0% OtherEllis Weaks Other 10.0% OtherBlanch L. Schmitz Other 10.0% OtherMyrtle R. Watkins Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,782
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames R. McKinneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,782100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,367
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames R. McKinneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,28764.6% RepublicanGerlie V. Rickard Republican 5,08035.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,528
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames R. McKinneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,525100.0% OtherRoss Taggart Other 10.0% OtherThurman Brooks Other 10.0% OtherTimothy Myers Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,084
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames R. McKinneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,082100.0% OtherEllis Weaks Other 10.0% OtherRoss Taggart Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,380
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames R. McKinneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,380100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,361
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 50, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames R. McKinneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,69458.9% RepublicanJames T. McLean Republican 4,66741.1%
- 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