Beth West

Beth West is a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 59 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State House District 59, Tennessee.

Democratic Party organizer in Nashville, TN

Also running: Bill Hancock, Rick Ewing, Angie Lawless, Mark Proctor.

Beth West is a mother, community leader, and Democratic Party organizer running for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 59. She decided to transition from her work in the nonprofit sector to advocacy and politics after experiencing the fear her children and their friends felt following a school shooting. This tragedy, along with the 2022 court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, are key animating events in her campaign. West emphasizes the importance of civic participation and is driven by a commitment to cultivate community, celebrate strengths, and care for neighbors, asserting that she won't quit in addressing these critical issues.