Brent Taylor

RTennessee State Senate, District 31 (since 2022)

Won the August 6 Republican primary with 46.0% of the vote in a four-candidate field

Brent Taylor is a Tennessee state senator and funeral director who previously served on the Memphis City Council. He is the Republican nominee for the 9th District, running on public safety and support for President Trump's agenda.[2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

On the record — official actions

actionElected to the Tennessee State Senate, District 31, in 2022; previously served on the Memphis City Council from 1995 to 2007.[2]

Positions on the issues

SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Campaign website says he would fight to finish the border wall, deport people in the country illegally who have committed crimes, and end sanctuary policies.[2]
“finish the border wall, restore strong enforcement, deport criminal illegal immigrants, end sanctuary policies, and strengthen cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement so Tennessee families are protected.”
SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing
Campaign centers on increased support for local law enforcement to address crime in Memphis.[2]

In their words — priorities

Campaign centers on public safety, saying Memphis has been "terrorized by criminals" under what he calls a "soft-on-crime" district attorney.[2]
Says he will support President Trump's agenda in Washington, including cutting federal spending and regulations.[2]

Background

Earned a degree in mortuary science from Northwest Mississippi Community College; worked as a funeral director.[2]
Served on the Memphis City Council from 1995 to 2007 and on the Shelby County Election Commission.[2]
Elected to the Tennessee State Senate, District 31, in 2022.[2]

Campaign money