Clay Doggett is a Republican representing Tennessee House District 70, which covers Giles and Lawrence Counties. Born on September 5, 1983, he is a businessman, former law enforcement officer, and politician serving in the Tennessee House of Representatives since 2019. Notable achievements include co-sponsoring constitutional carry legislation passed in 2021 and sponsoring the "Second Amendment Privacy and Protection Act of 2021," which prohibits state or local firearm registries and was enacted on June 2, 2021. He served as Republican Secretary of the Tennessee House from 2019-2021, chairs the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, and serves on committees including Criminal Justice, Local Government, and Naming and Designating.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from The University of Alabama in Huntsville .
• Professional Background: Founder and owner of Blueline Pressure Washing Services ; former correctional officer, patrol deputy, and sheriff's deputy with Giles County Sheriff's Department; history and government teacher at Spring Hill High School .
• Political Experience: Elected to Tennessee House District 70 in 2018, reelected in 2020 , 2022 , and 2024; ran unopposed in Republican primaries multiple times; candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 70 in 2020; former vice chair of Commerce Committee and member of Judiciary Committee and Subcommittee on Business.