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Brent Taylor

Brent Taylor

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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 Republican who has served in the Tennessee State Senate representing District 31 since 2023. He previously served in local government in Shelby County, including on the Memphis City Council and the Shelby County Commission, and chaired the Shelby County Election Commission. Taylor has worked as a funeral director and has led a funeral services business. In 2026, he announced a campaign for Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

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.

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