Brent Taylor (Tennessee)
Brent Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 31. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Taylor (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 31. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Brent Taylor lives in Eads, Tennessee. Taylor earned a degree in mortuary science from Northwest Mississippi Community College. His career experience includes working as a funeral director.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Taylor was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Government Operations Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Transportation and Safety Committee, 2nd Vice Chair
- Government Operations Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Tennessee State Senate District 31
Incumbent Brent Taylor is running in the general election for Tennessee State Senate District 31 on November 3, 2026.
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2022
See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Tennessee State Senate District 31
Brent Taylor defeated Ruby Powell-Dennis in the general election for Tennessee State Senate District 31 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brent Taylor (R) | 66.3 | 45,289 |
 | Ruby Powell-Dennis (D) | 33.7 | 23,041 | |
| Total votes: 68,330 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee State Senate District 31
Ruby Powell-Dennis advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee State Senate District 31 on August 4, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruby Powell-Dennis | 100.0 | 12,207 |
| Total votes: 12,207 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 31
Brent Taylor advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 31 on August 4, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brent Taylor | 100.0 | 24,854 |
| Total votes: 24,854 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brandon Toney (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2024
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In 2024, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 25.
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2023
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In 2023, the Tennessee State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 21.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Tennessee State Senate District 31 |
Officeholder Tennessee State Senate District 31 |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Brian Kelsey (R) |
Tennessee State Senate District 31 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
