Patsy Hazlewood

Patsy Hazlewood (born November 19, 1949 ) is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 27 from January 8, 2014 to 2024.

In 2023, Hazlewood supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.

Background Hazlewood had an extensive background in business prior to politics, retiring from AT&T, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and as Director of CapitalMark Bank & Trust.

Votes %

18,360 65

9,887 35

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2020 election Hazlewood faced no challengers and won her seat unopposed.

2022 election Hazlewood faced Independent Michael Potter and won with 70% of the vote.

2024 election In 2024, Hazlewood was challenged by political newcomer Michele Reneau. Reneau had previously attempted a bid for District 27's House seat in 2022. Reneau ran a grassroots campaign, questioning Hazlewood's voting record and if she was a "true conservative since Hazlewood voted with the Democrates on most social issues. Hazlewood refused to answer questions on her voting record. Hazlewood was endorsed by other Tennessee and Hamilton County politicians, such as District Attorney Coty Wamp, State Senator Bo Watson, Governor Bill Lee, Speaker of the Tennessee House Cameron Sexton, and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn. Reneau was endorsed by the Tennessee Right to Life and the Tennessee Gun Owners' Association, as well as the Tennessee Conservative News.

Hazlewood lost the Republican primary to Reneau, despite having heavily outspent her in campaign funds. Had she won the primary, she would have faced off against Democratic nominee and former school board member Kathy Lennon in the general election, which Reneau went on to win. Hazlewood conceded after the race, and Hamilton County Republican Officials such as State Senator Bo Watson and District Attorney Coty Wamp along with US Congressman Chuck Fleshman and US Senator Marsha Blackburn went on to support Reneau for election.

Political Positions Abortion Hazlewood advertised herself as "pro-life" to her constituents. However, she voted "not present" on the 2019 Human Life Protection Act, and voted "present" on the Abortion Pill Reversal Bill in 2021 Hazlewood refused to vote on HB2263, which banned abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected. However, in 2022 she voted against lowering the conceal-carry age to 18 in Tennessee.

Current caucus/non-legislative committees Hazlewood was a member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives Business and Utilities Subcommittee, House Ethics Committee and House Finance Committee.

Civic memberships Hazlewood has participated in the following civic memberships:

Religion Hazlewood is a Presbyterian and has served as an elder and trustee of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.