Michael Lankford
American politician
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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]
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Michael Lankford | |
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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 |
Early life and education
Michael Lankford was born on April 16, 1995. He graduated from Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tennessee.[6]
Appointment
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
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
County Commission
| 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% | ||