Lowering Costs. Lifting Families.
Mandy Cook is a mother, healthcare worker, and community organizer running as the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 45.
She’s running so that everyday people have a voice and an advocate at the state capitol. As your 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 isn’t backed by corporate donors; she’s backed by our community. We invite you to be part of our grassroots campaign as we cook up change in District 45.
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.
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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.
Distinctions & Pledges
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Become One of Mandy’s Monthly Supporters
Mandy isn’t taking money from corporate PACs, 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 monthly supporter today and help fund the fight for District 45!
Get Involved
Mandy is in this race to win — but she can’t do it alone!
Whether you have a few hours to spare or a few dollars to give, every contribution makes a difference. Here are the top ways to help send Mandy to the Tennessee House of Representatives:
Volunteer: Join our team of dedicated volunteers (no experience needed!)
Attend an event: Show up to one of our upcoming events and let’s get to know each other!
Donate: Make a donation to fuel our campaign
Connect: Join our email list or follow us on social media to stay informed and help spread the word
Together, we can build the future our community deserves.
VOTE
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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.