Jody Barrett

Jody Barrett
Jody Barrett
Member of the TennesseeHouseofRepresentatives ; from the 69th district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office; January 10, 2023
Children	3
Education	Lincoln Memorial University (BA); University of Mississippi (JD)
Website	Campaign website

Last updated October 29, 2025

Holly

(m. )

Joseph Michael Barrett^[1] (born November 8, 1973) is an American attorney and politician in Tennessee. He is a Republican and represents District 69 in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Barrett graduated from Dickson County Senior High in 1992, then earned a bachelor of arts in history from Lincoln Memorial University in 1996 and a juris doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1999.^[2]

Political career

Barrett serves as the representative for District 69 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He voted to expel two colleagues following their protest on the House floor.^[3]

2025 Congressional campaign

On July 7, 2025, Barrett announced his candidacy for the 2025 Tennessee's 7th congressional district special election following the resignation of Congressman Mark Green.^[4] He competed in the Republican primary held on October 7, 2025, but lost to Matt Van Epps, who advanced to the general election scheduled for December 2, 2025.^[5]^[6]

Personal life

Barrett is married to Holly Barrett, and they have two children. He is a practicing Baptist.^[2]

References

↑ "BARRETT, JOSEPH MICHAEL - Candidate overview". FEC.gov. January 1, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
1 2 "Representatives - TN General Assembly". wapp.capitol.tn.gov.
↑ Ryan, Erika; Jarenwattananon, Patrick; Kelly, Mary Louise (April 7, 2023). "Tennessee GOP Rep. Barrett on why he voted to expel two colleagues but not the third". All Things Considered . NPR . Retrieved November 11, 2023.
↑ McCullough, Erin (July 7, 2025). "State Rep. Jody Barrett announces congressional run". WKRN . Retrieved July 7, 2025.
↑ "Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Special Primary Election Results 2025". The New York Times. October 7, 2025. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved October 8, 2025.
↑ "Tennessee House Primary Special Results 2025 Live Results". www.nbcnews.com. October 8, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.

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[1] "BARRETT, JOSEPH MICHAEL - Candidate overview". FEC.gov. January 1, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2025.

[pro-2] 1 2 "Representatives - TN General Assembly". wapp.capitol.tn.gov.

[3] Ryan, Erika; Jarenwattananon, Patrick; Kelly, Mary Louise (April 7, 2023). "Tennessee GOP Rep. Barrett on why he voted to expel two colleagues but not the third". All Things Considered . NPR . Retrieved November 11, 2023.

[4] McCullough, Erin (July 7, 2025). "State Rep. Jody Barrett announces congressional run". WKRN . Retrieved July 7, 2025.

[5] "Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Special Primary Election Results 2025". The New York Times. October 7, 2025. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved October 8, 2025.

[6] "Tennessee House Primary Special Results 2025 Live Results". www.nbcnews.com. October 8, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.

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Jody Barrett

Member of the TennesseeHouseofRepresentatives from the 69th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2023
Children	3
Education	Lincoln Memorial University (BA) University of Mississippi (JD)
Website	Campaign website