Kent Morrell
Republican · TN · Member, Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee, District 7
Kent Morrell is a Knoxville small-business owner, Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee member, and Republican candidate for Tennessee Senate District 7. He also challenged Richard Briggs in the district's 2022 Republican primary.
Campaign Finance Information — Tennessee Senate District 7
Campaign Finance Information · Tennessee Senate District 7 · August 6, 2026
Data last updated July 22, 2026
- Raised
- $39,508
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- RETIRED$11,723
- BUSINESS OWNER$6,132
- OWNER$3,981
- CEO$1,900
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- X-RAY PRODUCT SPECIALIST$1,542
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$24,994
- $500-$999$5,324
- $250-$499$4,829
- $100-$249$3,483
- $1-$99$878
Source: Tennessee Registry of Election Finance · 2026 cycle · apps.tn.gov
Track record
Healthcare Affordability
· 1 record
Morrell supports removing healthcare regulations, expanding services, reducing costs, protecting medical freedom and patient rights, and reducing special-interest influence.
July 18, 2026For
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 1 record
Morrell opposes subsidies for climate-oriented corporations, nonprofits, and sports-stadium owners and wants spending prioritized for roads, schools, and public safety.
July 18, 2026For
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Morrell opposes subsidies for climate-oriented corporations, nonprofits, and sports-stadium owners and wants spending prioritized for roads, schools, and public safety.
July 18, 2026For
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Housing Affordability
· 1 record
Morrell says local residents should retain a voice in development decisions and supports protecting single-family homeowners while expanding affordable homeownership.
July 18, 2026For
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 1 record
Morrell supports Tennessee cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and opposes using state tax funds for people living in the country illegally.
July 18, 2026Against
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 1 record
Morrell supports funding public education, parental rights and educational choice, vocational training, and career preparation.
July 18, 2026For
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Gun Control
· 1 record
Morrell identifies as anti-abortion, supports Second Amendment gun rights, and campaigns for tax relief and fiscal responsibility.
July 18, 2026Against
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Women's Reproductive Rights
· 1 record
Morrell identifies as anti-abortion, supports Second Amendment gun rights, and campaigns for tax relief and fiscal responsibility.
July 18, 2026Against
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Election Integrity
· 1 record
Morrell supports restricting Tennessee Republican primaries to voters who support Republican candidates and opposes Democratic crossover voting.
July 18, 2026For
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Personal Income Tax Reduction
· 1 record
Morrell identifies as anti-abortion, supports Second Amendment gun rights, and campaigns for tax relief and fiscal responsibility.
July 18, 2026For
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Corporate Accountability
· 2 records
Morrell supports removing healthcare regulations, expanding services, reducing costs, protecting medical freedom and patient rights, and reducing special-interest influence.
July 18, 2026For
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Morrell opposes subsidies for climate-oriented corporations, nonprofits, and sports-stadium owners and wants spending prioritized for roads, schools, and public safety.
July 18, 2026For
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 1 record
Morrell opposes subsidies for climate-oriented corporations, nonprofits, and sports-stadium owners and wants spending prioritized for roads, schools, and public safety.
July 18, 2026For
Source: kentmorrellfortnsenate.com · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 3 records
Kent Morrell is a Knoxville small-business owner who attended the University of Tennessee and owned Indoor Oceans from 1993 through 2020.
July 18, 2026
Source: ivoterguide.com · researched July 18, 2026
Morrell challenged Richard Briggs in the 2022 Republican primary for Tennessee Senate District 7 and returned for a 2026 rematch.
August 4, 2022
Source: sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com · researched July 18, 2026
Morrell has served on the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee for District 7 during the 2022-2026 term.
August 4, 2022
Source: ivoterguide.com · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- Tennessee Senate District 7 · August 6, 2026 · State Senate District 7; Tennessee
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.