Michael Lankford
Michael Lankford | |
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.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 |
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]
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.[6][7] 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.[8]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.