Richard M. Briggs

Richard M. Briggs is a candidate for Tennessee Senate District 7 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State Senate District 7, Tennessee.

Incumbent State Senator in Knoxville, TN

Also running: Kent Morrell, Bryan Langan.

Richard M. Briggs is an incumbent Republican State Senator representing District 7 in Tennessee, first assuming office in 2014 and seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. A retired Colonel from the United States Army and a physician, he was born in 1952, is married to Stephanie, and identifies as Methodist. He plays a key role in the Tennessee Senate, chairing the State and Local Government Committee and serving as Vice-Chair of the Senate Rules Committee, as well as a member of the Transportation and Safety Committee. Senator Briggs actively engages with his constituents, frequently addressing local Republican clubs about legislative matters. His work reflects a dedication to state and local governance, transportation, and public safety.