Tennessee's 1st Senate district
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| Demographics | 89% White 2% Black 6% Hispanic 1% Asian 2% Other | ||
| Population (2018) | 191,702[1] | ||
Tennessee's 1st Senate district is one of 33 districts in the Tennessee Senate. It has been represented by Republican Adam Lowe since 2023.
Geography[edit]
District 1 covers much of rural East Tennessee bordering Hamilton County and Georgia. The district includes all of Rhea, Meigs, and McMinn Counties and part of Bradley County. Communities in the district include Dayton, Decatur, Athens, and Cleveland.[2]
The district is located within Tennessee's 3rd and 4th congressional districts.
Recent election results[edit]
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.
Results under old lines (2013–2023)[edit]
2018[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Southerland (incumbent) | 43,262 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 43,262 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Southerland (incumbent) | 29,698 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 29,698 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Federal and statewide results[edit]
| Year | Office | Results[4] |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | President | Trump 78.8 - 19.5% |
| Senate | Hagerty 79.5 - 18.2% | |
| 2016 | President | Trump 78.9 – 17.8% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 73.1 – 25.3% |
| Senate | Corker 78.0 – 18.0% |
References[edit]
- ^ "State Senate District 1, TN". Census Reporter. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
- ^ "Tennessee District Maps". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
- ^ a b "Tennessee State Senate District 1". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
- ^ "Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD". Daily Kos. Retrieved July 10, 2020.