Richard Briggs

Richard Briggs (Republican Party) is a member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 7. He assumed office on November 4, 2014. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Briggs (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 7. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on August 6, 2026.

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Briggs' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]

Job Creation is Priority #1

Excerpt: "Promoting Small Business and Limiting Government Regulation."

Improving Education

Excerpt: "Supporting Teachers and Higher Academic Standards."

Conservative Values

Excerpt: "100% Pro-Life and Pro-2nd Amendment."

No State Income Tax

Excerpt: "Always Opposed Any Tax Increase."

100% against Obamacare

Excerpt: "Will fight for all Tennesseans against Obamacare."