Tennessee State House District 51
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Aftyn Behn Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Aftyn BehnDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Aftyn Behn (Democratic) won by 47.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Aftyn BehnIncumbentDemocratic
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Official results for Tennessee
History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 33,017
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAftyn BehnWon Democratic 24,39173.9% IndependentJeff Ketelsen Independent 8,62626.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,661
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill BeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,661100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,212
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill BeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,212100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,787
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill BeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,50982.0% IndependentRandell Stroud Independent 4,27818.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,893
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill BeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,893100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,789
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill BeckWon Democratic 9,18871.8% RepublicanBrian L. Mason Republican 3,60128.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,971
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael L. TurnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,971100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,258
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike TurnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,99052.4% RepublicanCharles D. Williamson Republican 7,26847.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,805
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael L. TurnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,805100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,000
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael TurnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,000100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,088
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael TurnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,24360.0% RepublicanGreg Gaines Republican 8,84540.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,853
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael TurnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,47759.8% RepublicanKenneth R. Owen Republican 5,62935.5% IndependentSteve Biggers Independent 7474.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,756
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael TurnerWon Democratic 13,10473.8% RepublicanDanny Sexton Republican 4,65226.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,498
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobb RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,12372.0% RepublicanBob Birdwell Republican 2,37527.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,786
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobb RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,786100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,099
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles R. RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,099100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,938
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobb RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,20761.6% IndependentRick Williams Independent 5,73138.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,321
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobb RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,321100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,904
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles Rob RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,900100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,679
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles Robb RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,677100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,103
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles Rob RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,101100.0% OtherSteve Cobb(incumbent) Other 10.0% OtherThomasine Benton Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,569
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles Rob RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,569100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,533
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles Rob RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,52899.9% OtherPhillip Oakley Other 10.0% OtherG. Gourieux Other 10.0% OtherG. Larence Other 10.0% OtherLudlo Proch Other 10.0% OtherJohn Shacklett Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,647
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles R. RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,644100.0% OtherBen Jones Other 20.0% OtherSusan Russell Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,759
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles R. RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,759100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,935
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles R. RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,935100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,768
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 51, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles R. RobinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,82366.5% RepublicanBen H. Cantrell Republican 3,94533.5%
- 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
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Tennessee State House District 51, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tn/house/51. 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:51
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026