← November 2026 General Election
Tennessee House District 40
Michael Hale won with 77.1% of the vote, a margin of 54.3 points.
The result
- Michael HaleWinnerIncumbent77.1% 14,592
- Daniel T. Hawthorne22.9% 4,323
18,915 votes counted across 5 of 5 counties.
County by county
5 counties reported in this race. Sorted by total votes cast.
| County | Precincts | Michael Hale | Daniel T. Hawthorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | 8 / 8 | 4,397 | 1,218 |
| DeKalb | 12 / 12 | 3,882 | 1,101 |
| Cannon | 9 / 9 | 3,076 | 959 |
| Jackson | 13 / 13 | 2,532 | 820 |
| Wilson | 18 / 18 | 705 | 225 |
Results are from the Tennessee Secretary of State and are complete. They remain unofficial until county election commissions certify them, which Tennessee law requires by the third Monday after the election.
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