Brent Taylor

Brent Louis 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. Taylor succeeded Brian Kelsey who pled guilty to campaign finance charges and did not seek re-election. He is a candidate in the 2026 election for Tennessee's 9th congressional district.

Biography Taylor was born on August 9, 1968, in northern Mississippi. 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.

In 2002, after U.S. Representative Ed Bryant declined to seek re-election in order to run for U.S. Senate, Taylor campaigned in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 7th congressional district. Taylor lost the primary to State Senator Marsha Blackburn who would go on to win the general election.

Taylor successfully campaigned in the 2022 election in Tennessee's 31st Senate district defeating Democratic nominee Ruby-Powell Dennis. He has become known for his tough on crime stance. 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.

Electoral history

2002

2022