Republican incumbent Rep. Jeff Burkhart reelected, fending off challenge from mother forced to travel for a medically necessary abortion

Republican incumbent Jeff Burkhart has been reelected to the Tennessee House, defeating political newcomer Allie Phillips.  

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Phillips decided to run for office after she had to travel out of state for a medically necessary abortion, highlighting the dangers of Tennessee’s strict abortion ban.

Burkhart was elected to his seat in 2022 after serving as a Clarksville city councilmember for 12 years. He has said that, as a contractor, he believes in running the government like a business.