Tennessee State House District 71
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Kip Capley Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Kip CapleyRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winMatt DayDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Kip Capley (R) 81.4, Tim Coy (D) 18.6
- Last election
- Kip Capley (Republican) won by 62.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CapleyRight column: Day
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeCapleyNo published score for Day
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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- Matt DayDemocratic
- Kip CapleyIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for Tennessee
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,460
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip CapleyWon Republican 25,60781.4% DemocraticTim Coy Democratic 5,85318.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,849
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip CapleyWon Republican 14,58581.7% DemocraticDavid P. Carson II Democratic 3,26418.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,427
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ByrdWon(incumbent) Republican 21,427100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,336
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ByrdWon(incumbent) Republican 14,25777.8% DemocraticFrankie G. Floied Democratic 4,07922.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,413
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ByrdWon(incumbent) Republican 18,413100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,465
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ByrdWon Republican 9,465100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,351
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVance DennisWon(incumbent) Republican 15,61976.8% IndependentJohn Crandall Independent 4,73223.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,742
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVance DennisWon(incumbent) Republican 10,742100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,853
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVance DennisWon Republican 11,59453.0% DemocraticStan Wheeler Democratic 9,23042.2% IndependentStephen R. Childers Independent 1,0294.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,659
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy RinksWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,21458.8% RepublicanVance W. Dennis Republican 6,44541.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,854
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy RinksWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,854100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,148
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy RinksWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,148100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,023
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy RinksWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,023100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,907
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy RinksWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,907100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,469
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy RinksWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,84858.7% RepublicanGary N. Creasy Republican 7,62141.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,447
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy RinksWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,93557.8% RepublicanTroy D. Massengill Republican 6,51242.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,155
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy RinksWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,82182.3% IndependentRoger Thomas Hill Independent 2,33417.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,855
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRandy RinksWon Democratic 5,71452.6% RepublicanH. J. Maxedon Republican 5,14147.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,107
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- Type
- Runoff
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobbie S. WolfeWon Republican 4,78452.5% DemocraticW. J. Reynolds Democratic 4,32347.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,365
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobbie S. WolfeWon Republican 1,21751.5% DemocraticW. J. ReynoldsWon Democratic 1,14848.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,883
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerman WolfeWon(incumbent) Republican 7,53650.6% DemocraticW. J. Reynolds Democratic 7,34649.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,413
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerman WolfeWon(incumbent) Republican 7,409100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,255
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerman WolfeWon(incumbent) Republican 8,03856.4% DemocraticWilliam G. Winborn Democratic 6,21743.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,010
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerman WolfeWon(incumbent) Republican 8,17258.3% DemocraticTony E. Neill Democratic 5,83841.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,342
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJames H. Wallace Jr.Won Independent 10,39872.5% DemocraticCharles H. Williams Jr. Democratic 3,94427.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,425
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJimmy WallaceWon(incumbent) Independent 8,425100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,249
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJimmy WallaceWon(incumbent) Independent 7,68858.0% DemocraticJames W. McKnight Democratic 5,56142.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,014
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJimmy WallaceWon Independent 5,44854.4% DemocraticFranklin A. Ivey Democratic 4,56645.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,397
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 71, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Parnell TaylorWon Republican 5,74255.2% DemocraticT. Ray Campbell(incumbent) Democratic 4,65544.8%
- 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 71, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tn/house/71. 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:71
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