Brent Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Taylor in 2023 | |
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Kelsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9,1968 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kimberly |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Northwest Mississippi Community College |
| Occupation | Funeral Director |
Brent Taylor (born August 9,1968) is an American politician who has served since 2023 as a member of the Tennessee Senate representing District 31. A member of the Republican Party,he was first elected to the Tennessee Senate in 2022. He succeeded Brian Kelsey who pled guilty to campaign finance charges and did not seek re-election. [1]
Taylor won in the general election on November 8,2022 defeating Democratic nominee Ruby-Powell Dennis. He has become known for his tough on crime stance. [2] [3] [4] He voiced his support for SJR0919,an amendment to the Constitution of Tennessee that would remove bail for major capital crimes such as terrorism,second degree murder,aggravated rape of a child,aggravated rape,and grave torture. [5]
Born on August 9,1968,he lives in Eads,Tennessee with his wife Kimberly and their two children. Taylor earned a degree in mortuary science from Northwest Mississippi Community College. His career experience includes working as a funeral director. [6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marsha Blackburn | 36,633 | 40.32% | |
| Republican | David Kustoff | 18,392 | 20.24% | |
| Republican | Brent Taylor | 14,139 | 15.56% | |
| Republican | Mark Norris | 13,104 | 14.42% | |
| Republican | Forrest Shoaf | 7,319 | 8.06% | |
| Republican | Sonny Carlota | 642 | 0.71% | |
| Republican | Randy Starkey | 628 | 0.69% | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.00% | ||
| Total votes | 90,866 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brent Taylor | 24,854 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 24,854 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brent Taylor | 45,289 | 66.28% | |
| Democratic | Ruby Powell-Dennis | 23,041 | 33.72% | |
| Total votes | 68,330 | 100.00% | ||