Tennessee State House District 57
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Susan Lynn Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Matt BurchfieldDemocraticSusan LynnRepublican · Incumbent14 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Susan Lynn (R) 67.7, Ailina Carona (D) 32.3
- Last election
- Susan Lynn (Republican) won by 35.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BurchfieldRight column: Lynn
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeLynnNo published score for Burchfield
- Races
- None listed
- Won 11 of 12
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 14
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- Matt BurchfieldDemocratic
- Susan LynnIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for Tennessee
History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 39,935
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan LynnWon Republican 27,04067.7% DemocraticAilina Carona Democratic 12,89532.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,907
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan LynnWon(incumbent) Republican 15,907100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,966
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan LynnWon(incumbent) Republican 31,23969.5% OtherTom Sottek Other 13,72730.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,527
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan LynnWon(incumbent) Republican 22,89568.3% DemocraticJordan Cole Democratic 10,63231.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,314
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan LynnWon(incumbent) Republican 24,44469.2% DemocraticTrisha Farmer Democratic 10,87030.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,450
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan M. LynnWon(incumbent) Republican 14,91776.7% DemocraticJesse McLevain Democratic 4,53323.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,086
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan LynnWon Republican 24,086100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,460
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLinda ElamWon Republican 17,26962.9% DemocraticAllen Barry Democratic 5,50620.1% IndependentHeather Scott Independent 2,4518.9% IndependentLuther C. Lenning Independent 2,2348.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,151
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan M. LynnWon(incumbent) Republican 26,89472.4% DemocraticKen Wilkinson Democratic 10,25727.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,258
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan M. LynnWon(incumbent) Republican 21,258100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,019
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan M. LynnWon(incumbent) Republican 28,019100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,774
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan M. LynnWon Republican 14,33262.9% DemocraticDanny C. Farmer Democratic 8,44237.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,983
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMae BeaversWon(incumbent) Republican 14,89964.8% DemocraticMichael W. Gass Democratic 8,08435.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,563
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMae BeaversWon(incumbent) Republican 9,563100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,976
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMae BeaversWon(incumbent) Republican 13,47861.3% DemocraticBill Staggs Democratic 8,49838.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,153
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMae BeaversWon Republican 8,91051.9% DemocraticMonty Mires(incumbent) Democratic 8,24348.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,032
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn Chiles Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 19,032100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,413
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn ChilesWon(incumbent) Republican 9,413100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,514
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn Chiles Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 17,53477.9% IndependentJames Galloway Independent 4,97722.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,359
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn Chiles Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 15,356100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,338
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn Chiles Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 13,334100.0% OtherVirginia Abernathy Other 10.0% OtherJohn Boeder Other 10.0% OtherMartha Burton Other 10.0% OtherSteve Remer Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,567
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn G. Chiles Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 13,567100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,123
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn G. Chiles Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 12,117100.0% OtherM. Cooper Other 20.0% OtherC. Fentress Other 10.0% OtherB. Kuhn Other 10.0% OtherB. Kurland Other 10.0% OtherS. Ward Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,007
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn Chiles Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 12,77070.9% DemocraticBill Caldwell Democratic 5,23629.1% OtherGeorge Barrett Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,928
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn Chiles Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 10,55550.4% DemocraticThomas W. Brothers Democratic 10,37049.5% OtherT. Brannon Other 10.0% OtherD. Gibson Other 10.0% OtherH. McDonald Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,338
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames Marvin HopperWon(incumbent) Republican 7,93351.7% DemocraticBoyd Fulton Democratic 7,40548.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,138
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 57, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames Marvin HopperWon(incumbent) Republican 12,36164.6% DemocraticHelen Bain Democratic 6,77735.4%
- 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 57, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tn/house/57. 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:57
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