Biography
William Mouzon is an independent candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 99, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Tom Leatherwood.[1][2] He is a network engineer and U.S. Navy veteran who also ran for the seat in 2024.[2]
William Mouzon was born in Detroit, Michigan, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1977.[2] He graduated from Colonia High School, and his career experience includes working as a network engineer.[2] In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, he said he had worked in the telecommunications industry for over 30 years and listed among his priorities giving Tennessee citizens the ability to place measures on the ballot, women's health care and reproductive freedom, and bringing new industries and skilled jobs to West Tennessee.[3]
Mouzon ran for District 99 as an independent in 2024, when incumbent Tom Leatherwood defeated him in the general election, 75.3% to 24.7%.[2]
- 1.Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.William Mouzon - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.William Mouzon - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2024 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Tennessee House District 99
William Mouzon is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee House District 99 as IND. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
