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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Nov 3, 2025

Rep. Mary Littleton, R-Dickson, has announced she will not seek another term representing District 78 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. The Post Local News reports she has represented Cheatham and Dickson counties since 2012. As a freshman legislator, Littleton passed one of the nation’s first laws allowing the termination of parental rights when a parent is convicted of sex trafficking their own child. Since 2019, she has served as chair of the House Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee, overseeing legislation related to child custody, domestic violence, juvenile crime and foster care. “It’s been a true blessing to represent Cheatham and Dickson counties and one of the greatest honors of my life to serve. I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished together to make Tennessee a safer, healthier state for children and families,” Littleton said. She will continue to serve through the remainder of her term.