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Knox County, Tennessee

Tennessee Senate District 7

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.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Richard M. Briggs, is on the ballot.

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Bryan Langan

Democratic

Biography

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. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Richard M. Briggs

Richard M. Briggs

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Richard M. Briggs is the Republican incumbent representing Tennessee Senate District 7, per the Tennessee General Assembly member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee Senate District 7 in 2026?

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.

When is the Tennessee Senate District 7 election in Tennessee?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Tennessee are on the Tennessee election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Knox County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Knox County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Bryan Langan, full profileRichard M. Briggs, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office