Democrats flip six TN state House seats, as Mufreesboro area delivers blue wave

By: Adam Friedman

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 731

Last Updated: 4 days, 19 hours ago

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Tennessee Democrats flipped six state House seats during Tuesday’s election and nearly wiped out the existing Rutherford County delegation as three of five Republicans lost their races.

Democrats still remain in the superminority in Tennessee’s state House, but the victory marked the first time the party has gained multiple seats in an election since 1996. Republicans will now hold 68 seats in the state House, down from 74; Democrats will have 31

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