Past elections by office
Tennessee House, District 78
Each election includes the money raised toward it, so a candidate's off-year fundraising appears under the election it was raised for. State filing records begin in 2004.
Who has held this seat
- Ronnie C. Cole Dem. Jan 12, 1993 – Jan 13, 2003
- Phillip Johnson Rep. Jan 14, 2003 – Jan 7, 2013
- Mary Littleton Rep. Current Jan 8, 2013 – present
Officeholders come from the Tennessee Secretary of State's certified election results.
Everyone who ran
Total Receipts on the campaign's selected reports. lead each election. Itemized contributions are the part listed gift by gift. Rows and bars use the same receipts. Winners, nominees and vote totals are the Secretary of State's certified results; an election with none on record marks nobody.
2026Current
Rep. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Keenan Won the nomination · 4,492 votes | $122,157 of which $113,601 itemized since Jul 1, 2025 | 78 | |
| John Louallen Lost primary 3,543 votes in the primary | $70,786 of which $56,295 itemized since Jan 16, 2025 | 290 |
Dem. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Capes-Gwinn Won the nomination · 1,209 votes | $3,758 of which $3,758 itemized since Apr 1, 2026 | 7 | |
| Aniya Farmer Lost primary 1,194 votes in the primary | $2,100 of which $1,990 itemized since Jan 16, 2026 | 14 |
Rep. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Littleton Won the seat · 23,678 votes | $129,950 of which $129,950 itemized since Jan 16, 2023 | 163 | |
| Justin Spurlock Lost primary 1,029 votes in the primary | $3,890 of which $3,300 itemized since Apr 1, 2024 | 16 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Castle Doyle Democratic nominee · 8,270 votes | $18,760 of which $16,200 itemized since Apr 1, 2024 | 41 |
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Littleton Won the seat · 13,084 votes | $82,175 of which $82,175 itemized since Jan 16, 2021 | 101 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krystle James Democratic nominee · 4,686 votes | $5,095 of which $2,850 itemized since Apr 1, 2022 | 4 |
Rep. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Littleton Won the seat · 23,585 votes | $97,789 of which $96,050 itemized since Jan 16, 2019 | 125 | |
| James Ebb Gupton Jr. Lost primary 2,104 votes in the primary | $388 since Jul 1, 2019 | 0 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Spann Democratic nominee · 9,060 votes | $2,175 of which $500 itemized since Apr 1, 2020 | 1 |
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Littleton Won the seat · 16,137 votes | $97,040 of which $94,960 itemized since Jan 16, 2017 | 121 |
Also in the general election, with no filings on this site: John E. Patrick (Democratic), 7,230 votes.
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Littleton Won the seat · 18,679 votes | $97,465 of which $96,065 itemized since Jan 16, 2015 | 135 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis S. Staten Democratic nominee · 6,539 votes | $150 of which $150 itemized since Jan 16, 2016 | 2 |
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Littleton Won the seat · 10,240 votes | $82,655 of which $81,200 itemized since Jan 16, 2013 | 123 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane R. Crisp Democratic nominee · 4,239 votes | $19,081 of which $15,006 itemized since Apr 1, 2014 | 43 |
Rep. — 8 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Low Lost primary 510 votes in the primary | $86,900 since Apr 1, 2012 | 0 | |
| Mary Littleton Won the seat · 14,077 votes | $79,815 of which $72,021 itemized since Apr 1, 2012 | 107 | |
| Donnie Kemp Lost primary 1,154 votes in the primary | $34,292 of which $10,700 itemized since Apr 1, 2012 | 15 | |
| Phillip Johnson | $27,200 of which $27,200 itemized since Jan 16, 2011 | 43 | |
| John L. Haines Lost primary 713 votes in the primary | $22,784 of which $2,000 itemized since Apr 1, 2012 | 3 | |
| Gary Allen Binkley Lost primary 1,190 votes in the primary | $20,072 of which $5,300 itemized since Apr 1, 2012 | 12 | |
| John Paul Wood Jr. Lost primary 866 votes in the primary | $9,829 of which $5,250 itemized since Apr 1, 2012 | 9 | |
| Gary Lynn Ray Lost primary 233 votes in the primary | $2,678 of which $1,700 itemized since Apr 1, 2012 | 3 |
Dem. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Hayes Democratic nominee · 8,457 votes | $41,756 of which $38,050 itemized since Apr 1, 2012 | 36 | |
| Jane R. Crisp Lost primary 842 votes in the primary | $9,195 of which $4,300 itemized since Apr 1, 2012 | 14 |
Ind. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Wilson In the general election · 1,721 votes | $8,241 since Apr 1, 2012 | 0 |
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Johnson Won the seat · 10,697 votes | $45,525 of which $45,500 itemized since Jan 16, 2009 | 93 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny R. Twork Democratic nominee · 4,307 votes | $20,455 of which $18,249 itemized since Apr 1, 2010 | 21 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David W Davidson Democratic nominee · 8,661 votes | $77,099 of which $69,250 itemized since Jan 16, 2007 | 52 |
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Johnson Won the seat · 14,784 votes | $65,506 of which $57,925 itemized since Jan 16, 2007 | 119 |
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Johnson Won the seat · 9,072 votes | $65,310 of which $61,675 itemized since 2005 | 69 |
Dem. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Bruce Gibbs Democratic nominee · 8,227 votes | $35,903 of which $26,600 itemized since Jan 16, 2006 | 29 | |
| Kurt M Scott Lost primary 799 votes in the primary | $0 since Apr 1, 2006 | 0 |
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Johnson Won the seat · 13,206 votes | $75,318 of which $69,225 itemized since 2003 | 82 |
Dem. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Campbell Democratic nominee · 8,945 votes | $71,479 of which $50,960 itemized since 2004 | 74 | |
| David R Davis Lost primary 778 votes in the primary | $2,865 of which $550 itemized since 2004 | 3 |
A linked name opens that campaign.