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Jesse Huseth wins TN House District 97

Democrat Jesse Huseth unseated Republican John Gillespie to claim the Tennessee House District 97 seat. Huseth plans to prioritize public education funding, eliminating the grocery tax and expanding healthcare access.

Jesse Huseth, the democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 87, speaks during the “Memphis Won’t Be Silenced” rally outside of the National Civil Rights Museum on May 9, 2026. The event was held in response to the state legislature’s redistricting of U.S. House districts in Memphis.

Democrat Jesse Huseth defeated incumbent Republican John Gillespie to capture Tennessee House District 97, securing a key legislative pickup in the United States.