Tennessee's 13th Senate district explained

State:Tennessee
District:13
Chamber:Senate
Representative:Dawn White
Party:Republican
Residence:Murfreesboro
Percent White:71
Percent Black:13
Percent Hispanic:6
Percent Asian:5
Population:204,203[1]
Population Year:2022
Percent Multiracial:5

Tennessee's 13th Senate district is one of 33 districts in the Tennessee Senate. It has been represented by Republican Dawn White since 2018, succeeding fellow Republican Bill Ketron.[2]

Geography

District 13 is based in Murfreesboro, including most of the city proper and part of Smyrna and western Rutherford County.[1] [3]

The district is located entirely within Tennessee's 4th congressional district.[4]

Recent election results

Tennessee Senators are elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts holding elections in midterm years and even-numbered districts holding elections in presidential years.

Federal and statewide results

YearOfficeResults[5] [6]
2020PresidentTrump 55.6 – 42.2%
2016PresidentTrump 59.7 – 35.2%
2012PresidentRomney 61.0 – 37.4%
SenateCorker 64.9 – 29.8%

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Senate District 13, TN. Census Reporter. July 16, 2020.
  2. Web site: Senator Dawn White. Tennessee General Assembly. July 16, 2020.
  3. Web site: Tennessee District Maps . Tennessee General Assembly. July 16, 2020.
  4. Web site: How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?. David Jarman. Daily Kos. July 16, 2020.
  5. Web site: Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD. Daily Kos. July 16, 2020.
  6. Web site: 2020 Presidential by Legislative District & Most Recent Election Result. CNalysis. June 9, 2021.