Michele Carringer Explained

Michele Carringer (born February 4, 1962)^[1] is an American politician who currently serves as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 16th district. A Republican, Carringer's district includes the suburban areas directly north of Knoxville.^[2] Carringer was elected to the state house in 2020, succeeding longtime representative Bill Dunn.^[3]

Biography

Carringer is a graduate of Central High School in Knoxville.^[1] She served on the Knox County Commission between September 2016 and September 2020, representing the 2nd District.^[4]

In 2023, Carringer supported a resolution to expel Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.^[5]

Personal life

Carringer is married to Michael Carringer, and has two children and three grandchildren. She is a Southern Baptist.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative Michele Carringer . capitol.tn.gov . Tennessee General Assembly . April 23, 2021 . Nashville.
2. State House District 16. Tennessee General Assembly.
3. News: Kast . Monica . McDermott . Brenna . Eddie Mannis, Michele Carringer win Tennessee House of Representative seats . April 23, 2021 . Knoxville News Sentinel . November 3, 2020.
4. News: Kast . Monica . Michele Carringer, Eddie Mannis are Republican nominees for state representative seats . April 23, 2021 . . August 6, 2020.
5. Web site: Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third. Andone. Dakin. Young. Ryan. Simonson. Amy. Almasy. Steve. CNN. en. 2023-04-07.