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Todd Warner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Tillis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1971 Chapel Hill, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cindy |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation |
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| Website | House website Campaign website |
Todd Warner (born June 6, 1971) is an American farmer, small business owner, and politician representing the 92nd district in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He is a Republican.[1]
Tennessee House of Representatives (2021–present)
[edit]Elections
[edit]Warner first ran for the Tennessee House of Representatives during the 2020 state elections. He was one of two primary challengers to incumbent Representative Rick Tillis. On August 6, 2020, Warner won in the primary election, capturing a plurality of 3,991 votes to Tillis' 3,304 votes. The third candidate, Vincent Cuevas, won 1,152 votes.[2] Because no other parties fielded candidates for the seat, Warner won the general election without contest.[3]
Warner ran for re-election in the two subsequent elections. In 2022, he faced and defeated two challengers in the Republican primary, Matt Fitterer and Jeff Ford.[4] He then defeated Democrat Angela Hughes in the general election.[5] In 2024, Warner was uncontested for the Republican nomination[6] and defeated Democrat Teri Mai in the general election.[7]
In 2026, Warner ran for re-election to the Tennessee House and election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 9th congressional district.[8] Of the four candidates in the Republican primary for the U.S. House seat, Warner came in second, losing to Brent Taylor.[9]
Tenure
[edit]In January 2021, the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided Warner's home and office, along with those of three other current and former Tennessee legislators. The raids were conducted as part of an investigation into the laundering of campaign funds.[10][11] According to Warner's defense attorney, he was not charged with any crimes.[12]
In April 2023, Warner supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.[13]
In June 2026, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a mid-cycle redistricting map splitting Memphis between multiple congressional districts, with opponents arguing Republicans were deliberately diluting the power of Black voters. The same day, Warner gained attention for entering the State Capitol draped in a Trump 2024 flag emblazoned with the phrase "No More Bullshit." Warner was stopped by the Sergeant at Arms, who confiscated the flag before he could enter the chamber.[14]
Nashville airport renaming
[edit]Warner has twice supported legislation to rename Nashville International Airport. In 2025, Warner and Joey Hensley unsuccessfully introduced legislation to rename the airport after Donald Trump. The bill was defeated on a bipartisan basis in committee.[15] The next year, following the death of Dolly Parton, Warner said he would introduce legislation to rename the airport after the artist. Later, Bill Lee announced his support for the idea and introduced plans for the renaming.[16]
Personal life
[edit]On August 13, 2021, a Nashville Metro water crew found Warner's nephew, James William Warner, murdered. In response, Warner described his nephew and the murder by saying "(He) loved life and loved people. It's just a tragic ending to something that should've never happened."[17]
Electoral history
[edit]| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Todd Warner | 3,991 | 47.25% | |
| Republican | Rick Tillis (incumbent) | 3,304 | 39.11% | |
| Republican | Vincent Cuevas | 1,152 | 13.64% | |
| Total votes | 8,447 | 100.00% | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Todd Warner | 23,212 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 23,212 | 100.00% | ||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Todd Warner | 4,049 | 54.40% | |
| Republican | Matt Fitterer | 2,059 | 27.66% | |
| Republican | Jeff Ford | 1,335 | 17.94% | |
| Total votes | 7,443 | 100.00% | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Todd Warner | 13,527 | 73.92% | |
| Democratic | Angela Hughes | 4,772 | 26.08% | |
| Total votes | 18,299 | 100.00% | ||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Todd Warner | 5,870 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 5,870 | 100.00% | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Todd Warner | 25,086 | 74.54% | |
| Democratic | Teri Mai | 8,569 | 25.46% | |
| Total votes | 33,655 | 100.00% | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Representatives - TN General Assembly". capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 "Aug 2020 Republican Primary Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 "November 2020 General by County" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 "Aug 2022 Republican Primary Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 "November 2022 General by County" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 "Aug 2024 Republican Primary Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 "November 2024 General by County" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Stockard, Sam (May 12, 2026). "Tennessee's new 9th District draws Republican race • Tennessee Lookout". Tennessee Lookout. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Tennessee House District 9 Primary Results 2026". NBC. September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Jacob, Kathleen (January 8, 2021). "Source: FBI raids on Tennessee lawmakers stems from laundering of campaign finance money". WZTV. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ↑ Li, David K. (January 8, 2021). "Homes, offices of Tennessee state lawmakers raided by FBI agents". NBC News. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ↑ Christen, Mike (January 12, 2021). "Lawyer: 'Rep. Warner has not been charged with any wrongdoing'". The Daily Herald. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Andone, Dakin; Young, Ryan; Simonson, Amy; Almasy, Steve. "Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third". CNN. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Taylor, Sarah Grace. "Tennessee Passes Redistricting Map, Arrests Protesters in Final Day of Special Session Marked by Burning Flag, Walkouts". Nashville Banner. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ Jarrett, Kim (March 10, 2025). "Bill renaming Nashville airport after Trump given a thumbs down". The Center Square. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Thayer, Colson (August 28, 2026). "Nashville Airport to Be Renamed in Honor of Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces 3 Days After Her Death". People. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Yu, Yue Stella (August 16, 2021). "Mother of Will Warner mourns after son found fatally shot in West Nashville: 'I just collapsed'". The Tennessean. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
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