The Ballot Brief
Shelby County, Tennessee

Tennessee Senate District 31

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2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Weatherspoon and Brent Taylor. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

August 6 primary result: David Weatherspoon was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Brent Taylor was unopposed for the Republican nomination. 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.

David Weatherspoon

Democratic

David Weatherspoon is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results.

Brent Taylor

Brent Taylor

Republican · Incumbent

Brent Taylor is the Republican incumbent representing Tennessee Senate District 31, per the Tennessee General Assembly member directory.

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