Michele Reneau
Michele Reneau (Republican Party) is a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 27. She assumed office on November 5, 2024. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Reneau (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 27. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Michele Reneau's career experience includes working as a small business owner. Reneau earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Michele Reneau is running in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Michele Reneau defeated Kathy Lennon in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michele Reneau (R) | 60.2 | 23,085 |
 | Kathy Lennon (D) | 39.8 | 15,276 | |
| Total votes: 38,361 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Kathy Lennon advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Lennon | 100.0 | 2,746 |
| Total votes: 2,746 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Michele Reneau defeated incumbent Patsy Hazlewood in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michele Reneau | 50.9 | 4,082 |
 | Patsy Hazlewood | 49.1 | 3,944 | |
| Total votes: 8,026 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Reneau signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Patsy Hazlewood defeated Michael Potter in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patsy Hazlewood (R) | 70.7 | 15,431 |
| Michael Potter (Independent) | 29.3 | 6,380 | ||
| Total votes: 21,811 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Patsy Hazlewood advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on August 4, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patsy Hazlewood | 100.0 | 6,722 |
| Total votes: 6,722 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michele Reneau (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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- I will put Tennesseans first by upholding the rule of law, supporting parental authority, and fighting for limited government and individual liberty. I will defend Tennesseeans rights and traditional values.
- The uncontrolled illegal immigration being condoned by our federal government is undermining our society and creating a perfect storm in regards to the threat of terrorism, overwhelming US resources, increased crime, drugs, and human trafficking. I will work to support strong border policies and support legislation that will protect Tennessee from the effects of illegal immigration. I will work to reduce the desirability of Tennessee for illegal immigration.
- Economic freedom is essential to a thriving citizenship. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, accounting for nearly half of the US GDP and employing nearly half of American jobs. We need to support entrepreneurship and small businesses, which in time will create even more jobs. We can do this through reducing taxes and licensing, and removing regulatory burdens which can limit entrepreneurs from starting and growing new businesses. I disagree with giving cash grants for corporate welfare. We do want to see manufacturing return to the US and draw that business here. There are other incentives that can be offered to attract manufacturing to Tennessee.
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2022
Michele Reneau did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 |
Officeholder Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 25, 2024
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| Preceded by Patsy Hazlewood (R) |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
