Biography
Hilary Trudell is the Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 8, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] She is a nonprofit professional who says she is running to protect public schools and support working families.[1][3]
Hilary Trudell graduated from Bearden High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston in 2004; her listed career experience is as a nonprofit professional.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Trudell described herself as a mother and East Tennessean who grew up in East Tennessee and returned with her husband to raise their son there, and said she has worked across the country training community leaders, teaching future public servants and leading organizations.[3] She said she is running to protect public schools, support working families and make sure everyone has a voice, and listed opposition to expanding school vouchers as a key message.[3] She advanced from the Democratic primary for District 8 on August 6, 2026.[1]
- 1.Hilary Trudell - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Hilary Trudell - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Tennessee House District 8
Hilary Trudell is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee House District 8 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.