Tennessee Senate District 17
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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:
Joni Cochran
Did not advanceDemocratic
Joni Cochran is a mother, grandmother, businesswoman, community volunteer and podcaster who moved to Wilson County in 2002. She campaigns to preserve farmland, protect public schools and defend civil rights.
Records: Public Education Quality 1 for
Lindsey Patrick-Wright
AdvancedDemocratic
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
Mark Pody
AdvancedRepublican · 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,
Theodore (Butch) Baker
Did not advanceRepublican
Butch Baker campaigns on protecting the Constitution, improving education quality and safety in Tennessee schools, and building and maintaining high quality roads while increasing access to public transportation. He also emphasizes keeping taxes low and eliminating pointless state spending.
Sources: nashville.gov · sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com · wilsontnvotes.gov