Gabby Salinas

Democratic Party

Candidate, Tennessee House of Representatives District 96

Tennessee House of Representatives District 96

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Dwayne Thompson

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

August 6, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Christian Brothers University

Personal

Profession

Research scientist

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Gabby Salinas (Democratic Party) is a member of theTennessee House of Representatives, representingDistrict 96. She assumed office on November 5, 2024. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Salinas (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to theTennessee House of Representatives to representDistrict 96. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled onAugust 6, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Gabby Salinas earned a bachelor's degree from Christian Brothers University. Her career experience includes working as a research scientist.^[1]

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on August 6, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96

IncumbentGabby Salinas is running in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 on August 6, 2026.

		Candidate
		Gabby Salinas

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Endorsements

2024

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96

Gabby Salinas won election in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabby Salinas (D)	100.0	19,055

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,055
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96

Gabby Salinas defeatedTelisa Franklin,Eric Dunn,David Winston, andOrrden Williams Jr. in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 96 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabby Salinas	43.9	2,168
		Telisa Franklin	41.3	2,036
	Submit photo	Eric Dunn	8.0	397
		David Winston	5.7	281
	Submit photo	Orrden Williams Jr.	1.1	53

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,935
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Endorsements

2020

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 97

John Gillespie defeatedGabby Salinas in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 97 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Gillespie (R)	50.8	14,712
		Gabby Salinas (D)	49.2	14,246

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,958
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 97

Gabby Salinas defeatedRuby Powell-Dennis,Allan Creasy, andClifford Stockton III in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 97 on August 6, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabby Salinas	51.3	2,460
		Ruby Powell-Dennis	25.9	1,241
		Allan Creasy	13.9	665
		Clifford Stockton III	9.0	432

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,798
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 97

John Gillespie defeatedBrandon Weise in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 97 on August 6, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Gillespie	78.2	3,628
	Submit photo	Brandon Weise	21.8	1,009

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,637
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2018

See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Tennessee State Senate District 31

IncumbentBrian Kelsey defeatedGabby Salinas in the general election for Tennessee State Senate District 31 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Kelsey (R)	50.9	40,504
		Gabby Salinas (D)	49.1	39,086

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 79,590
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tennessee State Senate District 31

Gabby Salinas defeatedDavid Weatherspoon andM. Rodanial Ray Ransom in the Democratic primary for Tennessee State Senate District 31 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gabby Salinas	48.0	7,737
		David Weatherspoon	42.7	6,890
	Submit photo	M. Rodanial Ray Ransom	9.3	1,499

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,126
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 31

IncumbentBrian Kelsey advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 31 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Kelsey	100.0	22,767

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2020

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