Matt Burchfield, a Democrat, is running for Tennessee House of Representatives District 57 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Republican Susan M. Lynn, according to BallotReady election data.

Burchfield said on his campaign website that he believes "showing up for your community is not optional." He said he raised two boys largely on his own and coached youth basketball for seven years.

Candidate information

  • Name: Matt Burchfield
  • Party: Democratic
  • Office sought: Tennessee House of Representatives, District 57
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Opponent: Susan M. Lynn (Republican)
  • Ballot status: Certified for the ballot

Burchfield said on his campaign website that he was raised by a police detective mother and a Navy Force Master Chief stepfather. He has worked as a college instructor, according to his campaign site.

His career is in media production. BallotReady profile data lists his current roles as video coordinator at Lee Company and as a producer, director and cinematographer. Previous positions include senior video editor at Snow Companies LLC from 2017 to 2022, editing and directing work from 2009 to 2022, and editor at O'Brien Et Al from 2007 to 2009.

On the issues

The following positions are drawn from Burchfield's campaign website and his responses collected by BallotReady. All statements reflect the candidate's own claims.

Public education. Burchfield said public school funding belongs in public schools. He opposes voucher programs, calling them "a subsidy for the few at the expense of the many." He said Tennessee cannot rank last in per-pupil spending and 40th in teacher pay and build the workforce and the future Wilson County families deserve. He called special education "non-negotiable" and said no school counselor should be responsible for 429 students. He also supports career and technical education and technology equity for Wilson County students.

Infrastructure and transportation. Burchfield said growth must be managed responsibly and that infrastructure should keep pace with population. He supports a statewide development impact fee framework requiring new residential and commercial projects to fund their share of infrastructure costs. He said he would fight for $38 billion in statewide transportation improvements and advocate for expanding WeGo Star commuter rail service, including evening and weekend runs, to reduce traffic on Wilson County roads. He also wants infrastructure planning coordinated with land-use decisions so roads, sewers and public services are in place before development occurs.

Healthcare access. Burchfield said he would support efforts to recruit and retain more healthcare professionals, particularly in communities with provider shortages. He said he would advocate for stronger access to mental and behavioral healthcare and support investment in emergency and community healthcare capacity so growing communities like Wilson County are not constantly trying to catch up.

Housing affordability. Burchfield said corporations purchasing large blocks of residential housing are driving up home prices across Tennessee. He supports restricting corporate bulk buying of residential properties, saying homes should belong to families, not investment portfolios.

Civil rights and representation. Burchfield said he stands for every Tennessean regardless of background, gender or identity, calling full representation and equal rights "not negotiable."

Endorsements

The following endorsements are listed by their respective sources:

  • Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood, according to TAPP's 2026 election information page
  • The Tennessee Report, according to BallotReady profile data
  • Change TN, according to BallotReady profile data

Candidate positions and biography details are based on Burchfield's campaign website responses and BallotReady profile data. The Mt. Juliet Journal did not interview the candidate for this profile.