2024 Tennessee Senate election should not be confused with 2024 United States Senate election in Tennessee.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee State Senate election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | legislative |
| Previous Election: | 2022 Tennessee Senate election |
| Previous Year: | 2022 |
| Next Election: | 2026 Tennessee State Senate election |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Seats For Election: | 16 of the 33 seats in the Tennessee State Senate |
| Majority Seats: | 17 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Leader1: | Randy McNally |
| Party1: | Tennessee Republican Party |
| Leaders Seat1: | 5th - Oak Ridge |
| Last Election1: | 27 seats |
| Seats Before1: | 27 |
| Leader2: | Raumesh Akbari |
| Party2: | Tennessee Democratic Party |
| Leaders Seat2: | 29th - Memphis |
| Last Election2: | 6 seats |
| Seats Before2: | 6 |
| Seats Needed2: | 11 |
| Map Size: | 330px |
| Speaker | |
| Before Election: | Randy McNally |
| Before Party: | Tennessee Republican Party |
The 2024 Tennessee State Senate elections will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect 16 of the 33 seats in the Tennessee State Senate. The elections will coincide with the Presidential, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and State House elections. The primary elections were held on August 1, 2024,[1] with the exception of presidential primaries being held on March 5.
One incumbent will not seek re-election.
Two incumbent senators, both Republicans, were defeated in the August 1 primary election.
Jon Lundberg lost renomination to Bobby Harshbarger.[3]
Frank Niceley lost renomination to Jessie Seal.[4]
| Party | Candidates | Votes | Seats | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | Before | Up | Won | After | +/– | ||||
| Republican | 15 | TBD | 27 | 14 | TBD | ||||
| Democratic | 12 | TBD | 6 | 2 | TBD | ||||
| Independents | 10 | TBD | 0 | 0 | TBD | ||||
| Total | TBD | 33 | 16 | 33 | |||||
| District | Incumbent | Results | Candidates[6] [7] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senator | Party | Electoral history | ||||||
| District 2 | Art Swann | Republican | 2017 (Appointed) | Incumbent retiring | nowrap | |||
| District 4 | Jon Lundberg | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent lost renomination | nowrap | |||
| District 6 | Becky Duncan Massey | Republican | 2011 (special) | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 8 | Frank Niceley | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent lost renomination | nowrap | |||
| District 10 | Todd Gardenhire | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 12 | Ken Yager | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 14 | Shane Reeves | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 16 | Janice Bowling | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 18 | Ferrell Haile | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 20 | Heidi Campbell | Democratic | 2020 | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 22 | Bill Powers | Republican | 2019 (special) | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 24 | John Stevens | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 26 | Page Walley | Republican | 2020 | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 28 | Joey Hensley | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 30 | Sara Kyle | Democratic | 2014 (special) | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
| District 32 | Paul Rose | Republican | 2012 | Incumbent running | nowrap | |||
See also: Tennessee's 2nd Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 2nd Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 2 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Image1: | File:Tom Hatcher at Monroe County forum.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Tom Hatcher |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Art Swann |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
| Nominee2: | Patti Young |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 2nd Senate district consists of all of Blount, Monroe, and Polk counties, and part of Bradley County. Since 2017, the district had been represented by Art Swann. On January 11, 2024, Swann announced he would not seek re-election.
See also: Tennessee's 4th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 4th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 4 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Image1: | File:Bobby Harshbarger.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Bobby Harshbarger |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Jon Lundberg |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
| Nominee2: | Dalia Price |
| Party2: | Independent |
The 4th senate district includes all of Hawkins and Sullivan counties. It is currently represented by Jon Lundberg.
Incumbent Republican state senator Jon Lundberg ran for re-election with the backing of much of the state Republican establishment, including incumbent governor Bill Lee, lieutenant governor Randy McNally, and Senate Majority leader Jack Johnson, while his opponent, Bobby Harshbarger, the son of Diana Harshbarger, was backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump.[11]
See also: Tennessee's 6th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 6th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 6 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Image1: | L-22-11-18-A-135 (52508502029) (cropped).jpg |
| Nominee1: | Becky Duncan Massey |
| Party1: | Republican Party (US) |
| Nominee2: | Domonica Bryan |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Becky Duncan Massey |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 6th Senate district includes a large portion of Knox County. It covers southern and western portions of Knoxville, Seymour, and Strawberry Plains. It is currently represented by Becky Duncan Massey.
See also: Tennessee's 8th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 8th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 8 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Nominee1: | Jessie Seal |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Frank Niceley |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
| Nominee2: | R.E. Ellison |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 8th senate district includes all of Claiborne, Hancock, Union, Grainger, and Jefferson counties, including part of Sevier County. It is currently represented by Frank Niceley.
Note: As of August 9, 2024, only two counties have released write-in totals for the primary: Union and Sevier.
See also: Tennessee's 10th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 10th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 10 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Nominee1: | Todd Gardenhire |
| Party1: | Republican Party (US) |
| Nominee2: | Missy Crutchfield |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Todd Gardenhire |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 10th senate district includes all of Bledsoe, Marion, and Sequatchi counties, including part of Hamilton County. It is currently represented by Todd Gardenhire.
Note: As of August 9, 2024, Only one county, Hamilton, has released write-in totals for the primary.
See also: Tennessee's 12th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 12th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 12 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Image1: | Senator Ken Yager at ETTP 2014 Oak Ridge.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Ken Yager |
| Party1: | Republican Party (US) |
| Nominee2: | Curtis Kelly |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Ken Yager |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 12th senate district covers Campbell, Clay, Fentress, Macon, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Roane, and Scott Counties. It is currently represented by Republican Ken Yager.
Note: Only four counties — Clay, Macon, Overton, and Roane — have released write-in totals for the primary.
See also: Tennessee's 14th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 14th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 14 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Image1: | Shane Reeves (R-Murfreesboro).jpg |
| Nominee1: | Shane Reeves |
| Party1: | Republican Party (US) |
| Nominee2: | E. R. Smith |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Shane Reeves |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 14th senate district covers Bedford, Cannon, and Moore counties, including part of part of Rutherford County. It is currently represented by Republican Shane Reeves.
See also: Tennessee's 16th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 16th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 16 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Nominee1: | Janice Bowling |
| Party1: | Republican Party (US) |
| Nominee2: | Wayne Steele |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Janice Bowling |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 16th senate district covers Coffee, DeKalb, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, and Warren counties. It is currently represented by Republican Janice Bowling.
See also: Tennessee's 18th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 18th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 18 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Nominee1: | Ferrell Haile |
| Party1: | Republican Party (US) |
| Nominee2: | Walter Chandler |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Ferrell Haile |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 18th senate district is based in Sumner County, and also covers parts of Trousdale County. It is currently represented by Republican and Senate President Ferrell Haile.
See also: Tennessee's 20th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 20th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 20 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Image1: | File:HEIDI CAMPBELL1624 (cropped).jpg |
| Nominee1: | Heidi Campbell |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (US) |
| Nominee2: | Wyatt Rampy |
| Party2: | Republican Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Heidi Campbell |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 20th senate district is based in Davidson County, and encompasses many of Nashville's wealthy inner suburbs, including Forest Hills, Belle Meade, and parts of Oak Hill and Goodlettsville. It is currently represented by Democrat Heidi Campbell.
See also: Tennessee's 22nd Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 22nd Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 22 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Image1: | File:Bill Powers.png |
| Nominee1: | Bill Powers |
| Party1: | Republican Party (US) |
| Nominee2: | Karen Reynolds |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Bill Powers |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 22nd senate district is based in Clarksville, and covers most of Montgomery County. It is currently represented by Republican Bill Powers.
See also: Tennessee's 24th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 24th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 24 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Image1: | John Stevens CPAC.jpg |
| Nominee1: | John Stevens |
| Party1: | Republican Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | John Stevens |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | John Stevens |
| After Party: | Republican Party (US) |
The 24th district covers all of all of Benton, Carroll, Gibson, Henry, Houston, Obion, Stewart, and Weakley counties. It has been represented by Republican John Stevens since 2017.
As no Democratic or independent candidates ran in the district, Stevens will be unopposed in the general election.
See also: Tennessee's 26th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 26th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 26 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Nominee1: | Page Walley |
| Party1: | Republican Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Page Walley |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | Page Walley |
| After Party: | Republican Party (US) |
The 26th district covers all of all of Chester, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lawrence, McNairy, and Wayne Counties. It has been represented by Republican Page Walley since 2021.
As no Democratic or independent candidates ran in the district, Walley will be unopposed in the general election.
See also: Tennessee's 28th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 28th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 28 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Image1: | File:Joey Hensley.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Joey Hensley |
| Party1: | Republican Party (US) |
| Nominee2: | James Dallas |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (US) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Joey Hensley |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 28th Senate district includes Maury, Marshall, Lewis, and Giles counties, as well part of Williamson County. It is currently represented by Joey Hensley.
See also: Tennessee's 30th Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 30th Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 30 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Nominee1: | Sara Kyle |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Sara Kyle |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 30th Senate district is based in Memphis, covering much of the city's Downtown, North, and East neighborhoods.
See also: Tennessee's 32nd Senate district.
| Election Name: | 2024 Tennessee's 32nd Senate district election |
| Country: | Tennessee |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2020 Tennessee Senate election#District 32 |
| Previous Year: | 2020 |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2024 |
| Nominee1: | Paul Rose |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Senator | |
| Before Election: | Paul Rose |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (US) |
| After Election: | TBD |
The 32nd Senate district is based in the eastern and northern suburbs of Memphis in Shelby as well as Lauderdale and Tipton Counties, covering parts of Memphis proper as well as Covington, Atoka, Munford, and most of Bartlett.
As no Democratic or independent candidates ran in the district, Rose will be unopposed in the general election.