Shelby County State House Races Conclude With Incumbent Mark White’s Narrow Victory and Tom Leatherwood’s Retention
Winners of Shelby County state House races on Election Day were announced, including incumbent Mark White's narrow victory in District 83 and Republican Tom Leatherwood retaining his District 99 seat.
Memphis, TN, November 3, 2026 —
Election Day has concluded with the official announcement of winners in several key Shelby County State House races. The results reveal that incumbent Mark White secured a narrow victory in District 83, while Republican Tom Leatherwood successfully retained his seat in District 99.
The race for State House District 83 saw incumbent Mark White declared the winner. Official results indicated that White’s re-election was achieved by a slim margin, highlighting a closely contested outcome. Specific details regarding the vote count or the margin of victory were not provided in the available information.
In State House District 99, Republican candidate Tom Leatherwood was successful in retaining his position. The announcement confirmed Leatherwood’s win, allowing him to continue representing his constituents in the State House. As with District 83, precise figures related to the vote totals for this race were not detailed.
These results mean that both Mark White and Tom Leatherwood will continue their service representing their respective districts in the Tennessee House of Representatives. The elections mark the culmination of campaigns held across the state, with voters deciding on legislative representation.
Further details regarding voter turnout, specific challenger results, or the broader impact of these outcomes on the composition of the State House were not immediately available. The focus remains on the declared winners for these specific Shelby County districts.
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