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TN-09 Republican nominee?
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AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age57 years old (Aug 9, 1968)
GenderMale
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LocationTennessee
BackgroundPolitician
EducationNorthwest Mississippi Community College — Mortuary Science
Notable personal detailsBrent Taylor is an American politician and funeral director who has served as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate representing District 31 since 2023. He previously served in local government roles including as a Memphis City Council member and in Shelby County government. He earned a degree in mortuary science from Northwest Mississippi Community College and has worked in the funeral services industry, including as president/CEO of Brentwood Funeral Services.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports state-level restrictions on certain medical treatments (including limits and reporting requirements related to gender-transition care) and has sponsored legislation affecting insurance coverage and provider rules; legislative actions emphasize regulatory limits on some types of care rather than expanding public programs.
Immigration & Border
Supports expanding local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities and backing state-level enforcement measures related to undocumented immigrants; has proposed or supported bills that increase local officers’ role in identifying and assisting federal immigration enforcement. Positions emphasize stronger enforcement and state involvement rather than expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Brent Taylor has supported legislation that aligns with pro-life restrictions on abortion and has voted with Tennessee Right to Life on multiple abortion-related bills. His legislative record shows votes in favor of measures that limit abortion access and strengthen criminal/parental protections rather than supporting unrestricted access.
Climate & Energy
The candidate has supported legislation restricting ESG (environmental, social, governance) considerations in state investment decisions and has backed measures consistent with limiting climate-related financial policies. His record indicates opposition to using state investment power to advance climate or ESG goals while favoring market-driven investment authority.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Brent Taylor for TN-09 Republican nominee?
Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association
Advocacy group
Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association endorsed Brent Taylor.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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