Tennessee's 24th Senate district explained

State:Tennessee
District:24
Chamber:Senate
Representative:John Stevens
Party:Republican
Residence:Huntingdon
Percent White:83
Percent Black:9
Percent Hispanic:3
Percent Asian:1
Population:212,667[1]
Population Year:2022
Percent Multiracial:3

Tennessee's 24th Senate district is one of 33 districts in the Tennessee Senate. It has been represented by Republican John Stevens since 2012, succeeding Democrat Roy Herron.[2]

Geography

District 24 covers much of rural northern West Tennessee, including all of Benton, Carroll, Gibson, Henry, Houston, Obion, Stewart, and Weakley Counties. Communities in the district include Martin, Paris, Union City, Humbolt, Milan, McKenzie, Trenton, Huntingdon, Medina, Camden, and Dresden.[3]

The district is located mostly within Tennessee's 8th congressional district, with part in the 7th district.[4] The district borders the state of Kentucky.[1]

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 75.8 – 22.6%
2016PresidentTrump 73.9 – 23.6%
2012PresidentRomney 66.9 – 31.7%
SenateCorker 67.6 – 28.0%

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Senate District 24, TN. Census Reporter. July 21, 2020.
  2. Web site: Senator John Stevens. Tennessee General Assembly. July 21, 2020.
  3. Web site: Tennessee District Maps . Tennessee General Assembly. July 21, 2020.
  4. Web site: How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?. David Jarman. Daily Kos. July 21, 2020.
  5. Web site: Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD. Daily Kos. July 21, 2020.
  6. Web site: 2020 Presidential by Legislative District & Most Recent Election Result. CNalysis. June 9, 2021.