Michael Lankford
Michael Lankford | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Lankford in 2026 | |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Burkhart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1995 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Austin Peay State University (BS) UT Martin (MS) |
| Website | House website |
Michael Lankford (born April 16, 1995)[1] is an American politician who has been a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 75th district since January 2026.[2][3] He previously represented the 6th district in the Montgomery County Commission.[4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Michael Lankford was born on April 16, 1995. He graduated from Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tennessee.[6]
Appointment
[edit]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.[7][8] 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.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Michael Lankford lives in Palmyra, Tennessee, where he represented District 6 in the county commission prior to his appointment.[10][11] He is a Baptist.[12]
Electoral history
[edit]County Commission
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Lankford | 540 | 99.26% | |
| Write-in | 4 | 0.74% | ||
| Total votes | 544 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Lankford | 578 | 52.03% | |
| Independent | Randy Allbert (incumbent) | 533 | 47.97% | |
| Total votes | 1,111 | 100.00% | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Representatives - TN General Assembly". wapp.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ↑ Maynard, Chasity (January 12, 2026). "Tennessee's 2026 legislative session begins. Here's what to expect". Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ↑ Anderson, Kenya. "House District 75: Montgomery Co. Commissioner Lankford selected as interim representative". The Tennessean. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Montgomery County, TN". mcgtn.org. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ↑ Anderson, Kenya. "House District 75: Montgomery Co. Commissioner Lankford selected as interim representative". The Leaf-Chronicle. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Representatives - TN General Assembly". wapp.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Michael Lankford is located in Palmyra".
- ↑ Anderson, Kenya. "House District 75: Montgomery Co. Commissioner Lankford selected as interim representative". The Leaf-Chronicle. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Representatives - Tennessee General Assembly". wapp.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ "ElectionSummary" (PDF). montgomerytn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ Smith, Chris (August 5, 2022). "Election results: Final results for all races in Montgomery County election and local results of state primary - ClarksvilleNow.com". Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ "ElectionSummary". montgomerytn.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2026.