Brent Taylor (Memphis-R) is a Republican Tennessee State Senator representing District 31. He assumed office on November 8, 2022, and his term ends on November 3, 2026. Taylor replaced Brian Kelsey, who pled guilty to campaign finance charges and did not seek reelection.
Biography: Born on August 9, 1968, Brent Taylor lives in Eads, Tennessee, with his wife Kimberly and their two children. He earned a degree in mortuary science from Northwest Mississippi Community College and has worked as a funeral director.
Taylor has become known for his tough-on-crime stance. He voiced support for SJR0919, an amendment to the Constitution of Tennessee that would remove bail for major capital crimes such as terrorism, second-degree murder, aggravated rape of a child, aggravated rape, and grave torture.
References:
- Guzman, Dulce Torres (2022-11-09). “Taylor win in Shelby County keeps Senate District 31 red • Tennessee Lookout”.
- Robinson, Melek; Haywood, Tarvarious (2024-03-19). “Tennessee Senator Brent Taylor passes 2 bills to help tackle juvenile theft crimes”.
- “Social justice group speaks out against legislation proposed by Senator Brent Taylor”.
- Housler, Kaitlin (2024-02-15). “Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor Sponsors Several Crime-Related Bills in Effort to ‘Make Memphis Matter’”.
- “Tennessee General Assembly Legislation”.
