TN State Executive Committeewoman Dist. 22
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Deanna McLaughlin
(Rep)
Please describe your interest in this role.
If selected, what actions will you take to help empower voters?
Have you previously held an elected office? If so, which office?
Campaign Phone
931-326-4251
Candidate- Why
We cannot wait until the office qualifying deadline to verify is a person is eligible to run as a Republican or not.
Candidate- What
I want to make sure that the Tennessee Republican Party Bylaws are enforced and followed. I will act as the direct pipeline of information between the state party leadership and the voters, and county parties within District 22. I will work with the Montgomery County Election Commission to verify the qualifications of candidates who desire to run for office as a Republican when they first contact the election commission to obtain a candidate petition to run as a Republican.
Candidate- How
By building relationships, educating, and active communication.
I have a desire to shape the party's direction, advocate for her community, and apply her extensive experience in grassroots conservative leadership.
I have emphasized that I am an active, longtime member of the party, not just an "election day Republican." I have served in various capacities within the local party infrastructure since 2002, including roles on the Montgomery County Republican Party Executive Committee, Chair of the Montgomery County Republican Party Bylaws Committee, the Past Co-Chairman of the Montgomery County Young Republicans, and Past President of the Montgomery County Republican Women's Club, and a longtime member of the Red River Republican Women's Club. Moving into the State Executive Committee allows me to directly influence state-level party governance, candidate vetting, and bylaws.
Clarksville City Councilman representing Ward 2. I served on the council for a total of 15 years across four terms: Initial Tenure (2007–2018): First elected in 2006 (making history as the first active-duty military spouse elected to the body) and served three consecutive four-year terms. Returned to Office (2022–2026): After a brief hiatus from the council, I ran as a write-in candidate in 2022 to fill a vacated seat, winning with 66% of the vote. She resigned from this seat in January 2026 to accept a federal job. I have also served as the Tennessee Commissioner to the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) since 2011; that role is a gubernatorial appointment rather than an elected public office.
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