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Raumesh Akbari

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Raumesh Akbari is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 29 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Background

Raumesh Akbari (Democratic Party) is a member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 29. She assumed office on November 6, 2018. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Akbari (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 29. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on August 6, 2026.

Akbari has served as state Senate minority leader since January 10, 2023.[1]

Akbari is a former Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 91 from 2014 to 2018. She was first elected to the chamber in a special election on November 21, 2013.

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On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Raumesh Akbari — Tennessee State Senate District 29 candidate, 2026 | True Vote