Lowering Costs. Lifting Families.
Mandy Cook is a healthcare worker, mother, and community organizer running as the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 45.
As your state rep, she’ll focus on improving your life in real ways — like expanding healthcare access, funding public education, and making daily life more affordable.
Mandy is running a grassroots campaign. That means no money from:
Corporate PACs
Special interests
Giant donors
She’s running to fight for Tennesseans, not for corporations.
About Mandy
Frustrated by leaders who are out of touch with the people they represent, Mandy Cook is running to bring real representation to District 45.
Mandy is a mom, a healthcare worker, and a community leader. As your rep, she’ll focus on lowering costs and lifting families.
Learn more about Mandy, her background, and her vision for Tennessee.
Early Voting Starts October 14
It’s never too early to start making your voting plan. Election Day is November 3, 2026, and early voting runs from October 14 to October 29.
The main early voting locations in Sumner County are in Hendersonville and Gallatin.
Hendersonville: Community Church, 381 West Main St.
Gallatin: Hartsville Pike Church of Christ, 744 Hartsville Pike
These locations are open during the full early voting period. Hours are:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
There are also satellite locations open on select days in Goodlettsville, White House, and other parts of the county.
Check out the full early voting schedule on our Election Dates page.
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Key Issues
Mandy’s top priorities are lowering costs and lifting families by:
Strengthening healthcare access
Investing in public education
Making daily life more affordable
She also supports legalizing cannabis, protecting civil liberties, and prioritizing environmental conservation.
Mandy will fight against:
Data centers
Mass surveillance tools like Flock cameras
Private school vouchers
Big money in politics
Learn about Mandy’s core platform and her views on a variety of issues.
Distinctions & Pledges
Are You in District 45?
TN House District 45 covers select areas of Sumner County, including parts of:
Goodlettsville
Hendersonville
Millersville
White House
Cottontown
Not sure if that includes you? Check out our map (it’s interactive!) or use Tennessee’s Find My Legislator tool to see which district you’re in.
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Support Mandy’s Grassroots Campaign
Mandy isn’t taking money from industry PACs or corporations, because she believes our reps should answer to the people – not the highest bidder. That means we need you to chip in. Every dollar helps us run a sustainable, people-powered campaign.
Become a supporter today and help fund the fight for District 45!
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Election FAQs
This election is a chance to choose leadership that actually reflects our community's needs and values. And in a state with historically low voter turnout, every vote carries real weight.
Below, we've compiled answers to some of the most common questions to help make sure you're ready when Election Day arrives on November 3.
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TN House District 45 is in Sumner County, TN. It includes parts of:
Cottontown
Goodlettsville
Hendersonville
Millersville
White House
Check our map of District 45 or learn what district you’re in with Tennessee’s Find My Legislator tool.
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The 2026 election dates for Tennessee State House are:
Primary Election: August 6
General Election: November 3
Find additional information on our Election Dates page, including early voting dates, registration deadlines, and more.
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To register to vote, visit Tennessee’s online voter registration page at Go Vote TN.
Note that in order to register online, you need a Tennessee driver's license or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security ID. If you don’t have those forms of identification, you may need to fill out a paper form to mail in or hand deliver.
Key dates to keep in mind:
To vote in August 6 primary, you must register to vote by July 7.
To vote in November 3 election, you must register to vote by October 5.
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To check your voter registration, use Tennessee’s Voter Registration Lookup tool.
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Find your polling place by using Tennessee’s Voter Registration Lookup tool.
Even if you’ve voted at the same place for years, we always recommend double checking your polling location to ensure nothing has changed.