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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 18, 2021

Franklin Republican Robby Starbuck Newsom (who goes by Robby Starbuck) plans to enter the race for Nashville's congressional district so long as his home or farm end up in a possibly-redrawn 5th District, the Tennessean reports. Starbuck, 32, is a California transplant who moved with his family to Williamson County two years ago. A former director and producer of music videos and commercials, he currently is an investor in real estate and the stock market. Starbuck says his Cuban heritage and plans to campaign in areas of Nashville previously neglected by Republicans will provide in-roads with Latino residents and other minorities in the district. If eligible to run, he would face Quincy McKnight in the Republican primary. The 5th District seat has been held by Rep. Jim Cooper since 2002. Cooper is also facing a primary challenge from Odessa Kelly.