Biography
David Weatherspoon is an ordained Baptist minister and the Democratic candidate for the Tennessee State Senate, District 31, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] He also sought the Democratic nomination for the seat in 2018.[2]
David Weatherspoon earned a bachelor's degree from Belmont University in 1998 and an M.Div. from Mercer University in 2003.[2] He has worked as a chaplain and minister for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Franklin College, Grady Hospital, Peachtree Baptist Church and Emory University, and was a chaplain participant in White House discussions in 2010 and 2012.[2]
Weatherspoon ran in the August 2, 2018 Democratic primary for Tennessee State Senate District 31, finishing second with 42.7% of the vote behind Gabby Salinas, who received 48.0%.[2]
- 1.Tennessee State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.David Weatherspoon - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Tennessee Senate District 31
David Weatherspoon is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee Senate District 31 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
