Brent Taylor (Memphis-R) is a Republican Tennessee State Senator representing District 31.
He replaced Brian Kelsey who pled guilty to campaign finance charges and did not seek reelection.
[1] Taylor won in the general election on November 8, 2022 defeating Democratic nominee Ruby-Powell Dennis.
[2][3][4] He voiced his support for SJR0919, an amendment to the Constitution of Tennessee that would remove bail for major capital crimes such as terrorism, second degree murder, aggravated rape of a child, aggravated rape, and grave torture.
Taylor earned a degree in mortuary science from Northwest Mississippi Community College.