Tennessee House of Representatives 75th district

Tennessee's 75th State
House of Representatives
district
Tennessee's 75th State; House of Representatives; district
	Map of Tennessee House districts with the 75th District shaded in red
Representative
	Michael Lankford; R–Palmyra
	since 2025
Demographics	53.3% White; 20.9% Black; 13.7% Hispanic; 3.1% Asian; 0.2% Native American; 0.2% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; 0.7% Other; 7.8% Multiracial
Population (2024)	81,339

Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 is one of the 99 legislative districts in the Tennessee House of Representatives. The district covers the western portion of Montgomery County, Tennessee, including Fort Campbell and parts of Clarksville, Tennessee.^[1]^[2] The district is considered slightly to moderately competitive.^[3]^[4] In 2024, Donald Trump won the district with a margin of 12.6%.^[5]

History

The 88th Tennessee General Assembly in 1972 was the first in which all districts were numbered. At this time, the district was in Gibson County.^[6] In 1982, at the time of the 93rd Tennessee GA, it was composed of Carroll, Henderson and Henry Counties.^[7] It was composed of Carroll and Henry Counties from the 94th to 97th Tennessee GA. At the time of the 98th GA, it was composed of Benton, Carroll and Henry Counties. From the 99th to the 102nd Tennessee GA, it was composed of Henry, Houston, Stewart and part of Dickson Counties.^[8] From redistricting in 2000 at the time of the 103rd GA ^[9] to November 7, 2022, it was composed of Henry, Benton and Stewart Counties. Following redistricting, it has been western Montgomery County.^[10]

Demographics

According to the Tennessee Comptroller, the 75th district had a population of approximately 81,339 as of 2024.^[11].

53.3% of the district is White
20.9% of the district is African-American
13.7% of the district is Hispanic
3.1% of the district is Asian
0.2% of the district is Native American
0.2% of the district is Pacific Islander
0.8% of the district is Other
7.8% of the district is Two or more races

Detailed demographic data is also available via Census Reporter.^[12]

List of Representatives

*Following the death of Representative Jeff Burkhart on November 14, 2025, the Montgomery County Commission appointed Republican Michael Lankford to represent the district for the remainder of Burkhart's term.^[13] ^[14] Lankford, a Clarksville resident and Montgomery County Commissioner, was selected on December 8, 2025, after a 9-9 tie vote between Lankford and Democratic nominee Allie Phillips, which was broken by County Mayor Wes Golden.^[15]

Representative	Party	Years of Service	General Assembly	Residence
Michael Lankford	Republican	Jan 13, 2026 - present	114th^[16]	Clarksville
Jeff Burkhart		Jan 10, 2023 - Nov 14, 2025 *	113th^[17]	Clarksville
Bruce Griffey		2019 - Aug 31, 2022	111th-112th^[18]	Paris
Tim Wirgau		2011-2019	107th-110th^[19]	Buchanan
Willie Borchert	Democratic	2003-2011	103rd-106th^[20]	Camden
L. Don Ridgeway	Democratic	1985-2003	94th-102nd^[21]	Paris
Dale R. Kelley	Republican	1983-1985	93rd^[22]	Huntingdon
C. Ray Davis	Democratic	1979-1983	91st-92nd^[23]	Milan
L. P. Fuqua	Democratic	1975-1979	89th-90th^[24]	Milan
Kenneth Crocker	Republican	1971 - 1975	87th, 88th^[25]	Trenton

Elections

2024

2024 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 Election^[26]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jeff Burkhart (incumbent)	11,164	54.74%
	Democratic	Allie Phillips	9,230	45.26%
Total votes			20,394	100.00%
	Republican hold

2022

2022 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jeff Burkhart	6,851	100.00 %
Total votes			6,851	100.00 %
	Republican hold

2020

2020 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election^[27]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Bruce Griffey	20,140	81.32%
	Independent	James Hart	4,626	18.68%
Total votes			24,766	100.00%
	Republican hold

2018

2018 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Bruce Griffey	13,664	61.73%
	Democratic	Richard Carl	7,449	33.65%
	Independent	James Hart	1,023	4.62%
Total votes			22,136	100.00%
	Republican hold

2016

2016 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election^[28]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Tim Wirgau	14,816	65.84%
	Democratic	Daniel Powell	5,771	25.64%
	Independent	James Hart	1,917	8.52%
Total votes			22,504	100.00%
	Republican hold

2014

2014 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Tim Wirgau	8,719	62.19%
	Democratic	Randy Patton	4,628	33.01%
	Independent	James Hart	673	4.80%
Total votes			14,020	100.00%
	Republican hold

2012

2012 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Tim Wirgau	13,065	56.33%
	Democratic	Steve Wright	9,161	39.49%
	Independent	James Hart	968	4.17%
Total votes			23,194	100.00%
	Republican hold

2010

2010 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election^[29]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Tim Wirgau	10,122	56.72%
	Democratic	Willie "Butch" Borchert	7,724	43.28%
Total votes			17,846	100.00%
	Republican gain from Democratic

2008

2008 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Willie "Butch" Borchert	11,647	50.75%
	Republican	Tim Wirgau	11,303	49.25%
Total votes			22,950	100.00%
	Democratic hold

2006

2006 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Willie "Butch" Borchert	13,261	74.12%
	Republican	Stephen R. Blackwell Sr.	4,631	25.88%
Total votes			17,892	100.00%
	Democratic hold

2004

2004 Tennessee House of Representatives District 75 general election^[30]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Willie "Butch" Borchert	16,974	69.48%
	Republican	Stephen R. Blackwell Sr.	7,454	30.52%
Total votes			24,428	100.00%
	Democratic hold

References

↑ "House District 75 map" (PDF). tn.comptroller.gov. Tennessee Comptroller. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
↑ "Tennessee House of Representatives District 75". Ballotpedia.
↑ ClarksvilleNow.com (November 6, 2024). "Rep. Jeff Burkhart wins re-election: 'We were fighting California, New York and everyone else' - ClarksvilleNow.com". Retrieved December 1, 2025.
↑ "State House District 75 (2024 Election Voter Guide)". Tennessee Lookout. October 6, 2024.
↑ "DRA 2020". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
↑ "District Information". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "District Information". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "District 75 Representative pages from the 88th to 103rd Tennessee General Assemblies". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "District Information". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "Tennessee State House Districts until November 7, 2022". Ballotpedia.
↑ "Community Profile, TN House District 75". comptroller.tn.gov. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
↑ "Census Reporter, TN House District 75". Census Reporter.
↑ "TN lawmaker found dead at Montgomery County home". WSMV. November 14, 2025.
↑ Smith, Chris (November 17, 2025). "Commission will vote on successor to Rep. Jeff Burkhart until next election - ClarksvilleNow.com". Retrieved November 19, 2025.
↑ Brown, Christian (December 9, 2025). "Michael Lankford appointed to represent state House District 75 in tie-breaking vote - ClarksvilleNow.com". Retrieved December 17, 2025.
↑ Reeves, Cheri (December 9, 2025). "Republican Michael Lankford replaces the late Jeff Burkhart in State House District 75 - Main Street Media of Tennessee". Main Street Media of Tennessee. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
↑ "Tennessee House Member, 113th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "Tennessee House Member, 112th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "Tennessee House Member, 110th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "Tennessee House Member, 106th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "Tennessee House Member, 102nd General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "Tennessee House Member, 93rd General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "Tennessee House Member, 92nd General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "Tennessee House Member, 90th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "Tennessee House Member, 88th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
↑ "2024 Election Results - November 5, 2024 - Results by Office" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
↑ "November 3, 2020 State General Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. December 2, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
↑ "November 8, 2016 State General Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. December 13, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
↑ "November 2, 2010 State General Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. December 2, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
↑ "November 2, 2004 General Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. November 2, 2004. Retrieved August 12, 2026.

[House_District_75_map-1] "House District 75 map" (PDF). tn.comptroller.gov. Tennessee Comptroller. Retrieved September 1, 2026.

[2] "Tennessee House of Representatives District 75". Ballotpedia.

[3] ClarksvilleNow.com (November 6, 2024). "Rep. Jeff Burkhart wins re-election: 'We were fighting California, New York and everyone else' - ClarksvilleNow.com". Retrieved December 1, 2025.

[4] "State House District 75 (2024 Election Voter Guide)". Tennessee Lookout. October 6, 2024.

[:0-5] "DRA 2020". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved June 16, 2025.

[6] "District Information". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[7] "District Information". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[8] "District 75 Representative pages from the 88th to 103rd Tennessee General Assemblies". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[9] "District Information". TN House Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[10] "Tennessee State House Districts until November 7, 2022". Ballotpedia.

[11] "Community Profile, TN House District 75". comptroller.tn.gov. Retrieved August 13, 2026.

[12] "Census Reporter, TN House District 75". Census Reporter.

[13] "TN lawmaker found dead at Montgomery County home". WSMV. November 14, 2025.

[14] Smith, Chris (November 17, 2025). "Commission will vote on successor to Rep. Jeff Burkhart until next election - ClarksvilleNow.com". Retrieved November 19, 2025.

[15] Brown, Christian (December 9, 2025). "Michael Lankford appointed to represent state House District 75 in tie-breaking vote - ClarksvilleNow.com". Retrieved December 17, 2025.

[16] Reeves, Cheri (December 9, 2025). "Republican Michael Lankford replaces the late Jeff Burkhart in State House District 75 - Main Street Media of Tennessee". Main Street Media of Tennessee. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

[17] "Tennessee House Member, 113th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[18] "Tennessee House Member, 112th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[19] "Tennessee House Member, 110th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[20] "Tennessee House Member, 106th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[21] "Tennessee House Member, 102nd General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[22] "Tennessee House Member, 93rd General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[23] "Tennessee House Member, 92nd General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[24] "Tennessee House Member, 90th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[25] "Tennessee House Member, 88th General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.

[General-26] "2024 Election Results - November 5, 2024 - Results by Office" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. Retrieved December 5, 2024.

[27] "November 3, 2020 State General Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. December 2, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2026.

[28] "November 8, 2016 State General Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. December 13, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2026.

[29] "November 2, 2010 State General Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. December 2, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2026.

[30] "November 2, 2004 General Election Results" (PDF). Tennessee Secretary of State. November 2, 2004. Retrieved August 12, 2026.

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