Tennessee House of Representatives 78th district
American legislative district
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The Tennessee House of Representatives 78th district is one of the 99 legislative districts in the Tennessee House of Representatives. The district covers all of Cheatham County and part of eastern Dickson County. It includes the city of Pleasant View, and part of Dickson. It also contains the towns of White Bluff, Kingston Springs, Pegram, and Ashland City. [1][2] It has ben represented by Mary Littleton since 2013.[3]
2.6% Black
5.4% Hispanic
0.2% Native American
0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3% Other
3.7% Multiracial
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 Map of Tennessee House districts with the 78th District shaded in red | |||
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| Demographics | 87.2% White 2.6% Black 5.4% Hispanic 0.2% Native American 0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.3% Other 3.7% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 69,087 | ||
Demographics
The Tennessee Comptroller estimates at the current population at 69,087 as of 2024.[4]
- 87.2% of the district is White
- 2.6% of the district is African-American
- 5.4% of the district is Hispanic
- 3.7% of the district is Two or more races[5]
History
The 88th Tennessee General Assembly was the first in which all districts were numbered. At that time, the 78th district was made up of Crockett and Dyer counties. The 89-90th GAs changed the shape to Dyer and Lake counties. The 91st and 92nd GAs also added Gibson county. From the 93rd to the 102nd GA, it was again made up of Crockett and Dyer counties.[6] From the 103rd-107th GAs, it was made up of Cheatham County and parts of Montgomery County and Williamson County.[7] Since the 108th GA, the district has been made up of Cheatham County and eastern Dickson County.[3]
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years of service | General Assembly | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Littleton | Republican | 2013 – 2026[8][3] | 108th-114th | Dickson |
| Philip Johnson | 2003 – 2012 | 103rd-107th [7] | Pegram | |
| Ronnie M. Cole | Democratic | 1993-2002 | 98th-102nd [6] | Dyersburg |
| Harold Holt | 1987-1992 | 95th-97th[9] | Dyersburg | |
| Don E. Dills | 1981-1986 | 92nd-94th[10] | Dyersburg | |
| James O. Lanier | 1971-1980 | 87th-91st[11] | Dyersburg |
Elections
Under Current Lines
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Littleton (incumbent) | 23,678 | 74.11 | |
| Democratic | Deborah Castle Doyle | 8,270 | 25.89 | |
| Total votes | 31,948 | 100.00 | ||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Littleton (incumbent) | 13,084 | 73.63 | |
| Democratic | Krystle James | 4,686 | 26.37 | |
| Total votes | 17,770 | 100.00 | ||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Littleton (incumbent) | 23,585 | 72.25 | |
| Democratic | Holly Spann | 9,060 | 27.75 | |
| Total votes | 32,645 | 100.00 | ||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Littleton (incumbent) | 16,137 | 69.06 | |
| Democratic | John E. Patrick | 7,230 | 30.94 | |
| Total votes | 23,367 | 100.00 | ||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Littleton (incumbent) | 18,679 | 74.07 | |
| Democratic | Travis S. Staten | 6,539 | 25.93 | |
| Total votes | 25,218 | 100.00 | ||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Littleton | 10,240 | 70.72 | |
| Democratic | Jane R. Crisp | 4,239 | 29.28 | |
| Total votes | 14,479 | 100.00 | ||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Littleton (incumbent) | 14,077 | 58.04 | |
| Democratic | Deborah Castle Doyle | 8,457 | 34.86 | |
| Independent | Rick Wilson | 1,721 | 7.10 | |
| Total votes | 24,255 | 100.00 | ||
