Biography
Karen Gertz is the Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 20, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where she faces incumbent Tom Stinnett (R) and independent Jeff Coggin.[1] A technical writer with a background in quality assurance and auditing in the science industry, she also ran for the seat in 2024.[1]
Karen Gertz earned a bachelor's degree from Maryville College in 2000.[1] Her career experience includes working as a technical writer and in quality assurance and auditing within the science industry.[1]
Gertz advanced from the Democratic primary for District 20 unopposed in 2024 and lost the November 5, 2024 general election to Tom Stinnett, 25.2 percent to 74.8 percent.[1] She advanced unopposed from the August 6, 2026 Democratic primary for the same seat, and Ballotpedia lists her as having signed the U.S. Term Limits Pledge.[1]
- 1.Karen Gertz · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Tennessee House District 20
Karen Gertz is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee House District 20 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
