Tennessee's 19th Senate district explained

State:Tennessee
District:19
Chamber:Senate
Representative:Brenda Gilmore
Party:Democratic
Residence:Goodlettsville
Percent White:30
Percent Black:51
Percent Hispanic:11
Percent Asian:2
Percent Other Race:1
Population:218,816[1]
Population Year:2022
Percent Multiracial:5

Tennessee's 19th Senate district is one of 33 districts in the Tennessee Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Brenda Gilmore since 2018, succeeding fellow Democrat Thelma Harper.[2]

Geography

District 19 is based in downtown Nashville, covering some or all of North Nashville, Antioch, East Nashville, Madison, and Goodlettsville. The district, located in Davidson County, is the only majority-Black Senate district in the state outside of Memphis.[1] [3]

The district is located within Tennessee's 5th, 6th, and 7th congressional districts.[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]
2020PresidentBiden 77.4 – 18.7%
2016PresidentClinton 79.5 – 16.4%
2012PresidentObama 82.0 – 16.5%
SenateClayton 70.3 – 23.3%

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Senate District 19, TN. Census Reporter. July 19, 2020.
  2. Web site: Senator Brenda Gilmore. Tennessee General Assembly. July 19, 2020.
  3. Web site: Tennessee District Maps . Tennessee General Assembly. July 19, 2020.
  4. Web site: How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?. David Jarman. Daily Kos. July 19, 2020.
  5. Web site: Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD. Daily Kos. July 19, 2020.
  6. Web site: 2020 Presidential by Legislative District & Most Recent Election Result. CNalysis. June 9, 2021.