Tennessee Senate District 31
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Republican · Incumbent
Brent Taylor is a funeral director who served on the Memphis City Council and as Shelby County Commission chairman before joining the Tennessee Senate in 2023. His stated priorities include immigration enforcement, tougher bail rules, and lower living costs.
Records: Anti-Corruption 5 for, 1 against, Immigration 5 against, Civil Rights 4 against,
Democratic
David Weatherspoon is a pediatric chaplain who grew up on a Hickman County farm and holds divinity degrees from Mercer University. His stated priorities include education, health care, public safety, and affordability.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for, Gun Control 1 for,
Sources: sos.tn.gov · sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com