Biography
Eliza Boles is the Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 16, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where she faces incumbent Michele Carringer (R).[1] A librarian with a University of Tennessee law degree, she says she is running to strengthen safety-net programs, expand Medicaid and repeal the state's school voucher program.[1][2]
Eliza Boles earned a law degree from the University of Tennessee in 2010, and her career experience includes working as a librarian.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a lifelong Tennessee resident who grew up well below the poverty line.[2]
Boles advanced from the August 6, 2026 Democratic primary unopposed.[1] In the survey, she listed her key messages as expanding Medicaid, repealing the "School Choice" voucher program and returning that money to public schools, and adopting measures such as paid parental leave and universal Pre-K.[2] She also said she supports repealing the grocery and gas taxes, and she named Gun Sense and Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood as endorsers.[2]
- 1.Eliza Boles · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Eliza Boles - Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Tennessee House District 16
Eliza Boles is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee House District 16 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.