Michael Woodlee

Michael Woodlee is a Democratic candidate running for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 seat in the 2026 election [1]. He announced his candidacy to replace Republican incumbent Ron Travis, who announced in September 2025 that he would not seek re-election to the state legislature and instead ran for mayor of Rhea County [1]. Woodlee qualified for the August 6, 2026 Democratic primary ballot [1].

Woodlee describes himself as a Christian, a veteran, and a father of seven children [14]. He has stated that his campaign focuses on addressing issues affecting rural communities in District 31 [14]. His policy priorities include improving infrastructure, specifically citing problems with water quality, wastewater systems, and road conditions [14]. He also aims to support working families dealing with homelessness and ensure police are well-equipped and trained while keeping schools safe [14]. Additionally, Woodlee has expressed a commitment to improving healthcare access for veterans, noting concerns about the reliance on telehealth over in-person care [14].

Woodlee has pledged to collaborate across party lines to find solutions for the district [14]. The general election for District 31 is scheduled for November 3, 2026, where the winner will face the Republican primary victor [1].

Sources

• [1] Ron Travis - Ballotpedia
• [2] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [4] Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [5] Republican Party primaries in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [6] United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [7] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [8] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
• [9] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
• [11] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov
• [12] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [13] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [14] Michael Woodlee To Run For House District 31 Seat - Chattanoogan.com
• [17] Former Lawmakers Qualify in Race to Replace Lt. Gov. McNally — The Tennessee Firefly
• [19] Michael Woodlee Phone Number, Address, Age & Email - CocoFinder

Public filings

Tennessee law requires candidates and officeholders to file campaign finance reports and a statement of interest. None of the state or county sites below supports direct links to an individual record — you'll need to search by last name on each.

Campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance . Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Woodlee”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal . Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Woodlee”).

Statement of interest (conflict of interest)

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search . Enter last name “Woodlee”and, if needed, select the applicable position from the dropdown.