Cooking Up Change in Tennessee
For too long, the people in charge of our state have been out of touch with the people living in it. That has to change. It's time for Tennesseans to have a real voice in the state house — someone who understands the pressures you face every day, because she faces them too.
Mandy Cook is a mother, a healthcare worker, and a fighter. She's running for Tennessee House District 45, and is ready to bring you the representation you deserve.
About Mandy
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Mandy Cook is a mother, healthcare worker, and community organizer running as the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 45.
Frustrated by leaders who are out of touch with the people they represent, she's running to bring real representation to the people of Sumner County. She believes the district deserves someone with a genuine connection to this community — a neighbor who understands your life because she's living it too.
Learn more about Mandy and her vision for Tennessee.
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.
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, 100% 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:
Together, we can build the future our community deserves.
VOTE
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 can 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.