2022 Tennessee State Senate Election
Tennessee · State
General Election
November 8, 2022
Contests
17
Candidates
29
Valid votes
774,684
Seats shown are those contested that year, not the full chamber. Alternating districts and boundary changes affect comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 547,146 | 70.6% | 13 | 76.5% | −1 |
| Democratic | 207,704 | 26.8% | 4 | 23.5% | +2 |
| Independent | 19,828 | 2.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Nonpartisan | 6 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 14 | 13 | −1 | 71.4% | 70.6% | −0.8 pp |
| Democratic | 2 | 4 | +2 | 24.4% | 26.8% | +2.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
16 → 17 seats
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 14 | 13 | −1 | 71.4% | 70.6% | −0.8 pp |
| Democratic | 2 | 4 | +2 | 24.4% | 26.8% | +2.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
16 → 17 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2020 | 14 | 2 |
| November 8, 2022 | 13 | 4 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2020 | 14 | 2 |
| November 8, 2022 | 13 | 4 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2020 | 71.4% | 24.4% |
| November 8, 2022 | 70.6% | 26.8% |
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State
District results
17 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Ind | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 38,38183.1% | 83.1% | 7,82816.9% | 16.9% | —— | — | 46,209 | |
| 39,23775.0% | 75.0% | 13,09925.0% | 25.0% | —— | — | 52,336 | |
| 43,402100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 43,408 | |
| 32,92562.3% | 62.3% | 19,89437.7% | 37.7% | —— | — | 52,819 | |
| 39,11382.9% | 82.9% | 8,06117.1% | 17.1% | —— | — | 47,174 | |
| 45,593100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 45,593 | |
| 31,93664.7% | 64.7% | 17,42735.3% | 35.3% | —— | — | 49,363 | |
| 45,978100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 45,978 | |
| 39,381100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 39,381 | |
| 6,15016.8% | 16.8% | 30,47283.2% | 83.2% | —— | — | 36,622 | |
| —— | — | 33,06176.7% | 76.7% | 10,03823.3% | 23.3% | 43,099 | |
| 43,126100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 43,126 | |
| 35,76679.4% | 79.4% | —— | — | 9,27820.6% | 20.6% | 45,044 | |
| 55,443100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 55,443 | |
| —— | — | 30,204100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 30,204 | |
| 45,28966.3% | 66.3% | 23,04133.7% | 33.7% | —— | — | 68,330 | |
| 5,42617.8% | 17.8% | 24,61780.6% | 80.6% | 5121.7% | 1.7% | 30,555 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
J. Adam LoweRep38,381 votes · 83.1%Runner-upPatricia WatersDem7,828 votes · 16.9% | Patricia WatersDem7,828 votes · 16.9% | 66.1percentage points | |
Rusty CroweRep39,237 votes · 75.0%Runner-upKate CraigDem13,099 votes · 25.0% | Kate CraigDem13,099 votes · 25.0% | 49.9percentage points | |
Randy McNallyRep43,402 votes · 100.0%Runner-upWrite-In - Hannah PartonNonpartisan6 votes · 0.0% | Write-In - Hannah PartonNonpartisan6 votes · 0.0% | 100.0percentage points | |
Richard M. BriggsRep32,925 votes · 62.3%Runner-upBryan LanganDem19,894 votes · 37.7% | Bryan LanganDem19,894 votes · 37.7% | 24.7percentage points | |
Steve SoutherlandRep39,113 votes · 82.9%Runner-upSara ThompsonDem8,061 votes · 17.1% | Sara ThompsonDem8,061 votes · 17.1% | 65.8percentage points | |
| Bo WatsonRep45,593 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Dawn WhiteRep31,936 votes · 64.7%Runner-upKelly NorthcuttDem17,427 votes · 35.3% | Kelly NorthcuttDem17,427 votes · 35.3% | 29.4percentage points | |
| Paul BaileyRep45,978 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Mark PodyRep39,381 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Charlane OliverDem30,472 votes · 83.2%Runner-upPime HernandezRep6,150 votes · 16.8% | Pime HernandezRep6,150 votes · 16.8% | 66.4percentage points | |
Jeff YarbroDem33,061 votes · 76.7%Runner-upRueben DockeryInd10,038 votes · 23.3% | Rueben DockeryInd10,038 votes · 23.3% | 53.4percentage points | |
| Kerry RobertsRep43,126 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Ed JacksonRep35,766 votes · 79.4%Runner-upRonnie HenleyInd9,278 votes · 20.6% | Ronnie HenleyInd9,278 votes · 20.6% | 58.8percentage points | |
| Jack JohnsonRep55,443 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Raumesh AkbariDem30,204 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Brent TaylorRep45,289 votes · 66.3%Runner-upRuby Powell-DennisDem23,041 votes · 33.7% | Ruby Powell-DennisDem23,041 votes · 33.7% | 32.6percentage points | |
London LamarDem24,617 votes · 80.6%Runner-upFrederick D. TappanRep5,426 votes · 17.8% | Frederick D. TappanRep5,426 votes · 17.8% | 62.8percentage points |