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Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age55 years old (Sep 5, 1970)
GenderMale
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LocationTennessee
BackgroundAttorney
EducationDavid Lipscomb University — B.A., Political Science
Notable personal detailsJames R. “Bo” Mitchell is an American politician and attorney who has represented Tennessee House District 50 (part of Davidson County) as a Democrat since 2013. He previously served on the Metro Nashville Council representing District 35 from 2007 to 2015. Mitchell earned a B.A. in Political Science from David Lipscomb University and a J.D. from Nashville School of Law, and has worked in employee benefits.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate has opposed local property tax increases and has supported temporary tax relief measures such as a proposed gas and diesel tax holiday. His campaign emphasizes job creation and economic relief rather than tax increases on residents or businesses.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding access to government-backed healthcare programs, opposes actions that would cut Medicaid, and emphasizes making healthcare affordable for Tennesseans. Positions focus on preserving coverage and addressing rural hospital and access challenges.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has opposed recent state measures to expand immigration enforcement and to criminalize sanctuary policies, voting against legislation that would impose felony penalties on local officials who adopt sanctuary-city policies. Public reporting links the candidate to votes and floor activity during legislative consideration of immigration enforcement bills in the Tennessee legislature.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes recent Tennessee pro‑life bills and has a legislative record aligned with protecting abortion access relative to those measures. Voting and scorecard records show opposition to restrictive abortion legislation advanced in the Tennessee legislature.
Public Safety & Guns
Bo Mitchell has sponsored legislation and public comments supporting stricter gun measures, including an assault-weapons ban, red-flag laws, safe-storage requirements, and a proposed tax on firearm sales to fund school mental-health counselors. He frames these policies as steps to reduce gun violence and protect children in schools and communities.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
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