Biography
Michael Woodlee is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 in the November 3, 2026 general election; a Van Buren County native and Army veteran, he drives a trash truck and is a former county commissioner.[1][2][3]
Michael Woodlee earned a high school diploma from Van Buren County High School and served in the U.S. Army from 2013 to 2016.[1] Ballotpedia lists his profession as truck driver, and he advanced from the Democratic primary on August 6, 2026.[1]
In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Woodlee described himself as a father of seven and a former two-term county commissioner.[2] He said his priorities include protecting rural public schools, expanding career and technical education, improving access to health care for veterans and families, and building infrastructure and job opportunities in Bledsoe, Rhea, Sequatchie and Van Buren counties.[2]
- 1.Michael Woodlee - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Michael Woodlee - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Tennessee House District 31
Michael Woodlee is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee House District 31 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.