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Tennessee Senate District 17

State Senate District 17; Tennessee
My vote power: Above average

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:

Democratic

Lindsey Patrick-Wright is a mom, librarian and longtime public servant who has spent 20 years serving communities across Tennessee through public libraries, helping families access education and opportunity. She lives in Wilson County and stands up for strong schools and affordability.

Records: Civil Rights 2 for

Republican · Incumbent

Mark Pody is an insurance professional from Lebanon who served in the state House before joining the Tennessee Senate. He is vice-chair of the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee and chairs the Tennessee Legislative Prayer Caucus.

Records: Civil Rights 2 for, 7 against, Immigration 3 against, AI Regulation 2 for,

Sources: sos.tn.gov · sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com