Biography
Tamara Bavendam is the Democratic candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 66, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A retired physician, she says she moved to Robertson County to be closer to family and is running on public schools, health care and affordable living.[1][3]
Tamara Bavendam graduated from Central Community High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Luther College in 1977, an M.D. from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1981, and a graduate degree from Hibernia College in 2007.[1] Her listed career experience is as a physician.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Bavendam described herself as a retired surgeon, medical researcher and grandmother, and said she had started a urology practice in Seattle specializing in women's urologic problems.[3] She said her priorities are strong public schools, health care for all and affordable living, and her stated positions include ending education freedom scholarships, expanding Medicaid and ending the grocery tax.[3] She advanced from the Democratic primary for District 66 on August 6, 2026.[1]
- 1.Tamara Bavendam - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Tamara Bavendam - 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 66
Tamara Bavendam is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee House District 66 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.