Michele Reneau
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Michele Reneau (Republican Party) is a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 27. She assumed office on November 5, 2024. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Reneau (Republican Party) ran for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 27. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Reneau completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michele Reneau's career experience includes working as a small business owner. Reneau earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Michele Reneau defeated Kathy Lennon in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michele Reneau (R)  | 60.2 | 23,058 |
 | Kathy Lennon (D) | 39.8 | 15,261 | |
| Total votes: 38,319 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Kathy Lennon advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Lennon | 100.0 | 2,746 |
| Total votes: 2,746 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Michele Reneau defeated incumbent Patsy Hazlewood in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michele Reneau | 50.9 | 4,082 |
 | Patsy Hazlewood | 49.1 | 3,944 | |
| Total votes: 8,026 | |||
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Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Reneau in this election.
2022
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Patsy Hazlewood defeated Michael Potter in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patsy Hazlewood (R) | 70.7 | 15,431 |
 | Michael Potter (Independent) | 29.3 | 6,380 | |
| Total votes: 21,811 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Patsy Hazlewood advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 on August 4, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patsy Hazlewood | 100.0 | 6,722 |
| Total votes: 6,722 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michele Reneau (R)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michele Reneau completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Reneau's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a proud American, born to a US Army 2 time Vietnam War veteran & a South Korean mother who legally immigrated. My husband, Chris and I have been married for 20 years and live on Signal Mountain with our 5 children. We believe Tennessee is the ideal place to raise our family. All of our children are Tennessee natives, save one, our adopted son from South Korea. I graduated from the College of Charleston with a BA in Political Science and from the University of South Carolina with a Masters in Public Administration.
We have lived in Hamilton County for 15 years and we love calling Tennessee home. Before choosing to stay at home, I was a busy real estate broker associate in my hometown, Charleston, SC. I spent my early years in Tennessee as a grassroots advocate for local farms and food freedom. I've also dedicated time serving my community through philanthropy work such as the Caring for America committee in the Chattanooga Republican Women with organizations such as Isaiah 117 House and Harvest Playground. I am the owner of a small business and am passionate about preserving the future of Tennessee for my children and future grandchildren.
- I will put Tennesseans first by upholding the rule of law, supporting parental authority, and fighting for limited government and individual liberty. I will defend Tennesseeans rights and traditional values.
- The uncontrolled illegal immigration being condoned by our federal government is undermining our society and creating a perfect storm in regards to the threat of terrorism, overwhelming US resources, increased crime, drugs, and human trafficking. I will work to support strong border policies and support legislation that will protect Tennessee from the effects of illegal immigration. I will work to reduce the desirability of Tennessee for illegal immigration.
- Economic freedom is essential to a thriving citizenship. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, accounting for nearly half of the US GDP and employing nearly half of American jobs. We need to support entrepreneurship and small businesses, which in time will create even more jobs. We can do this through reducing taxes and licensing, and removing regulatory burdens which can limit entrepreneurs from starting and growing new businesses. I disagree with giving cash grants for corporate welfare. We do want to see manufacturing return to the US and draw that business here. There are other incentives that can be offered to attract manufacturing to Tennessee.
illegal immigration, economy/taxation, 2nd Amendment, and parental rights.
Washington's Farewell Address and the Federalist both eloquently reflect my political philosophy of limited government, state rights, and upholding the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.
Humility, integrity, and honesty are what an elected official should be. If an elected official has these characteristics, they will likely do what is right by their constituents that elected them.
I am a problem solver and I want the best for my community and my state. I am honest, humble, and principled with a servants heart. I believe these qualities are essential to serve those who vote for an elected office because they trust you will do what is in their best interest.
To honestly and humbly serve the people of this district by actively listening to constituents concerns and needs and then voting and writing legislation that best serves and represents those in the district.
The ideal relationship is a strong governor who will work with the strong legislature for good and just laws for The People. If you have a weak governor, it doesn’t matter what laws you have on the book if he doesn’t enforce them. If you have a weak legislature, then a strong Governor might abuse that and push legislation on them that might not be the will of The People. The branches are independent of each other, but it helps if they have a working relationship.
No. I believe it's beneficial to approach the Capitol with a fresh perspective. Our nation wasn't intended by our founding fathers to be governed solely by career politicians. Serving as a legislator is a duty to the public, not a lifelong profession. Moreover, if experience is a concern, I've already navigated the legislative process as a grassroots activist.
Yes, it is extremely beneficial to build good working relationships with other legislators. When legislators have good relationships, they can effectively work together to solve problems and create laws that benefit all constituents.
No, unless the Lord calls me to do something else.
No, I don't believe they should. Granting emergency powers often comes at the cost of sacrificing our rights as Americans. Once given, emergency powers are difficult to rescind, establishing a dangerous precedent. It's essential for both the Governor and the legislature to adhere to existing laws during emergencies.
Tennessee Right to Life PAC
Agricultural, Health, Property Zoning, Local Govt (elections)
Financial transparency is a must! Without transparency and government accountability, corruption is bred that destroys the foundational principles of our Republic.
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2022
Michele Reneau did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Candidate Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 25, 2024
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Tennessee House of Representatives District 27 2024-Present |
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