Michele Carringer (born February 4, 1962) is an American politician who currently serves as a member of the

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from the 16th district. A

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, Carringer's district includes the suburban areas directly north of

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. Carringer was elected to the state house in

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, succeeding longtime representative Bill Dunn.

Biography

Carringer is a graduate of Central High School in Knoxville. She served on the Knox County Commission between September 2016 and September 2020, representing the 2nd District. In 2023, Carringer supported a resolution to expel Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.

Personal life

Carringer is married to Michael Carringer, and has two children and three grandchildren. She is a

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