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Knox County, Tennessee

Tennessee Senate District 7

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2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bryan Langan and Richard M. Briggs. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

August 6 primary result: Bryan Langan was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Richard M. Briggs won the Republican nomination with 66.3 percent over Kent Morrell. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official primary results. Independent candidates certified for November, if any, are added at the Secretary of State's certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Bryan Langan

Democratic

Bryan Langan is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results.

Richard M. Briggs

Richard M. Briggs

Republican · Incumbent

Richard M. Briggs is the Republican incumbent representing Tennessee Senate District 7, per the Tennessee General Assembly member directory.

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Candidate roster from official Knox County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-08-07. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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