Bryan Langan

Bryan Langan is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 7 in the primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. He previously ran for this seat in 2022, where he advanced from the Democratic primary with 100% of the vote and subsequently lost the general election to incumbent Republican Richard Briggs by a margin of 37.7% to 62.3% [1].

Langan is a University of Tennessee graduate who grew up in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina before moving to Knoxville in 2000 to complete his degree [14]. He describes himself as a "jack of all trades" with a professional history that includes running restaurant kitchens, working in construction, and working in water treatment [14]. Langan has also served as a stay-at-home father [14].

In the 2022 election cycle, Langan focused on issues including environmental protection, school vouchers, marijuana legalization, access to abortion, and LGBTQ rights [14]. His campaign themes emphasized expanding broadband to rural and underserved areas and upgrading sewage systems to prevent water contamination [4]. He also stated an intent to protect the rights of Tennesseans and restore rights for women in the state [4].

As of 2026, Langan has not yet completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey [1]. Contact information available for his previous campaign includes the website www.langan4tn.com and the phone number (865) 282-4707 [12].

Sources

• [1] Bryan Langan - Ballotpedia
• [2] Tennessee State Senate District 7 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Richard Briggs (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia
• [4] Tennessee State Senate District 7 candidate surveys, 2022 - Ballotpedia
• [5] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [6] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [7] Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [8] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [9] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [10] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [11] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [12] Vote-USA | Bryan Langan | Previous Candidate for State Senator District 7, Tennessee
• [13] Are Tennessee lawmakers more conservative than their constituents? | Chattanooga Times Free Press
• [14] Election 2022: 7th State Senate District - Compass | Knoxville
• [16] Primary 2022: State Senate District 7 - Compass Knox

Public filings

Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.

Tennessee — campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Langan”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Langan”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Langan”and, if needed, select the applicable position.