TN · Candidate
Lindsey Patrick-Wright
DCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Tennessee Senate District 17
Biography
Lindsey Patrick-Wright is a librarian and the Democratic candidate for the Tennessee State Senate, District 17, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said her priorities include eliminating the state grocery tax, funding public schools rather than private school vouchers, and expanding voluntary Universal Pre-K.[3]
Lindsey Patrick-Wright graduated from Bolton High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College in 2000 and a graduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2007.[2] Her career experience includes working as a librarian.[2] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a mother, librarian and longtime advocate for Tennessee families who was raised in rural Arkansas, has lived in Tennessee since her teenage years, and spent more than 20 years working in public libraries across the state.[3]
In that survey, Patrick-Wright said she wants to make Tennessee more affordable, support responsible growth, and protect the quality of life in Middle Tennessee.[3]
- 1.Tennessee State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Lindsey Patrick-Wright - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Lindsey Patrick-Wright - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Tennessee Senate District 17
Lindsey Patrick-Wright is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Tennessee Senate District 17 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.