Biography
Bryan Langan is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 7 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Republican Richard Briggs.[1][2] In a 2022 Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a worker who has held jobs in kitchens, grocery, water treatment and the trades as a plumber.[1]
Langan ran for the same seat in 2022, advancing from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2022, and lost the general election to Briggs, 37.7% to 62.3%.[1] He advanced from the Democratic primary on August 6, 2026, to face Briggs again.[1]
In his 2022 Ballotpedia survey, Langan said he is a husband and the father of a daughter.[1] He listed his key campaign messages as keeping public funds in public schools, expanding rural broadband and upgrading sewage systems, and protecting Tennesseans' rights.[1] He said the environment was an area of policy he is personally passionate about.[1]
- 1.Bryan Langan - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Tennessee State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Tennessee Senate District 7
Bryan Langan is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee Senate District 7 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.