Tom Hatcher (politician)
Tom Hatcher | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Art Swann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1958 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Donna |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Roane State Community College |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Tom Hatcher (born May 20, 1958) is an American politician. He has served as a Republican member in the Tennessee State Senate since 2025, representing the 2nd district.[1]
Early life, education, and career
Tom Hatcher was born on May 20, 1958. He attended Roane State Community College.[1] From 1994 to 2024, Hatcher was the circuit court clerk for Blount County.[2]
Tennessee Senate (2025–present)
Elections
On August 8, 2023, Hatcher announced his candidacy for the Tennessee State Senate's 2nd district, held by retiring senator Art Swann.[3] He faced state representative Bryan Richey in the Republican primary. Hatcher's campaign benefited from over half a million dollars in independent spending, primarily from the School Freedom Fund, a pro-voucher organization. In August 2024, Hatcher defeated Richey, winning 74 percent of the vote.[4] He later won the general election in November.[5]
Tenure
In May 2026, the state of Tennessee tried and failed to execute Tony Von Carruthers after medical personnel were unable to establish a backup IV line. In response, Hatcher wrote a letter to Governor Bill Lee, signed by several other senators, calling for an independent review of the failed execution and calling the "incompetent administration" of the death penalty unacceptable.[6]
Personal life
Hatcher is married to his wife Donna, with whom he has one child. He is a Baptist.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Senators - Tennessee General Assembly". Retrieved July 28, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Blount County Circuit Court Clerk resigns to become state senator". Citizen Portal. November 21, 2024. Archived from the original on January 6, 2026. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ↑ Keller, Scott (August 9, 2023). "Tom Hatcher holds campaign kickoff". The Daily Times. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Stockard, Sam (August 1, 2024). "Harshbarger upsets veteran Sen. Lundberg in East Tennessee GOP primary". Tennessee Lookout. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Jones, Vivan (November 5, 2024). "Tennessee Republicans keep state Senate supermajority, three new members elected". The Tennessean. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Riordan, Kaitlin (June 30, 2026). "Tennessee senators ask Gov. Lee to halt executions, complete independent review of failed execution". WBIR. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
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