Michael Lankford | |
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| Member of the TennesseeHouseofRepresentatives from the 75th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff Burkhart |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
Michael Lankford is an American politician who has been a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 75th district since 2026. [1] [2] He was previously Montgomery County Commissioner. [3]
Following the death of Representative Jeff Burkhart on November 14,2025,the Montgomery County Commission appointed Republican Michael Lankford to represent the district for the remainder of Burkhart's term. [4] [5] Lankford,a Clarksville resident and Montgomery County Commissioner,was selected on December 8,2025,after a 9–9 tie vote between Lankford and Democratic nominee Allie Phillips,which was broken by County Mayor Wes Golden. [6]