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Harold Love Jr.
born 1972-12-14 (Age 53)
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Harold M. Love, Jr. is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 58, having assumed office on January 8, 2013 14. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 1. In addition to his legislative duties, Love serves as Assistant Minority Leader in the Tennessee House 4.
Love is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 58 as a Democrat 1. He is listed on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1.
Background and education
Harold Moses Love Jr. was born on December 14, 1972 3. He is a native of Nashville and the son of Harold Love Sr., who served as a Nashville city councilman from 1962 to 1970 and in the Tennessee House from 1968 to 1994 9. Love attended Whites Creek High School, graduating in 1990 3.
Love pursued higher education at Tennessee State University (TSU), a school his mother, father, grandmother, and four older sisters also attended 8. He earned a Bachelor's degree in economics and finance from TSU in 1994 3. He later received a Master's degree in Theological Studies from Vanderbilt University in 1998 3. Love has stated that he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in public administration at Tennessee State University 3, though other sources indicate he holds a Ph.D. in public policy and administration from the same institution 9.
Love identifies as African Methodist Episcopal and serves as the pastor of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Nashville 3.
Career
Harold Love Jr. holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Tennessee State University 13. He later earned a master’s degree in theological studies from Vanderbilt University 13. In 2024, he was reported to hold a Ph.D. in public policy and administration from Tennessee State University 9, though earlier records indicated he was pursuing this degree at the time 3.
Professionally, Love serves as the pastor of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Nashville, Tennessee 3. He is also identified as an assistant minority leader in the Tennessee House of Representatives 49. Outside of his legislative and religious roles, he has been recognized for community service, including receiving the Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission in 2024 5.
Office history
Harold Love Jr. was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2012 and assumed office on January 8, 2013, succeeding Mary Pruitt 14. He represents District 58, a seat that serves approximately 69,868 residents based on the 2020 Census 2. Members of the Tennessee House serve two-year terms without term limits 2. Love secured re-election in the general election on November 5, 2024, continuing his tenure which is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 110.
Within the chamber, Love assumed the role of Assistant Minority Leader on September 16, 2019, succeeding Rick Staples in that leadership position 4. He also serves as president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators 9. His legislative responsibilities include serving on key House committees, such as Education Administration 10.
Love is currently on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 6, 2026, seeking re-election to represent District 58 1. The outcome of this upcoming election has not yet occurred and remains unknown 1.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Harold Love Jr. has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since January 8, 2013, representing District 58 14. In September 2019, he assumed the role of Assistant Minority Leader within the Democratic caucus 4. He also serves as president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators and holds a Ph.D. in public policy and administration from Tennessee State University 9.
Love’s legislative record includes voting against several measures identified by the Family Action Council of Tennessee, including SB 16/HB 1 (the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 364/HB 563 (the Business Protection Act), and SB 1257/HB 1029 (the Human Life Protection Act) 7. He also voted against SB 1297/HB 1151, which addressed restroom access, and SB 1304/HB 836, concerning conscience provisions for child-placing agencies 7. Additionally, he opposed SB 1373/HB 307 regarding elective religious courses, SB 1499/HB 1274 (the School Protection Act), and SB 1736/HB 1689 on single-sex student athletics 7. Love voted against SB 2196/HB 2263, known as Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill, and SB 2465/HB 2568 regarding chemical abortion reversal information 7. He also supported HJR 17, which acknowledged God as the source of liberties 7.
Committee assignments include service on the Education Administration Committee 10. Love is recognized for his community engagement, having hosted the annual Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award Ceremony in partnership with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission 5.
Business interests and wealth source
Harold Love Jr. is a pastor at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Nashville 3. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Tennessee State University, which he earned in 1994, and a master’s degree in theological studies from Vanderbilt University, completed in 1998 13. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in public administration at Tennessee State University 3.
Love is the son of Harold Love Sr., who served as a Nashville city councilman from 1962 to 1970 and in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1968 to 1994 9. His mother, father, grandmother, and four older sisters all attended Tennessee State University 8.
Public financial disclosure records for Love are tracked by LegiStorm, which notes that 35 new personal financial disclosures were added to its database in a recent update cycle 6. Specific details regarding his business interests, ownership stakes, or the sources of his wealth are not provided in the available source material.
Family
Harold Love Jr. is married to Leah 4. He is the son of Harold Love Sr., who served as a Nashville city councilman from 1962 to 1970 and in the Tennessee House from 1968 to 1994 9. Love was raised by his mother, father, grandmother, and four older sisters, all of whom attended Tennessee State University 8.
Sources
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 — Davidson County campaign finance (Mayor)
- 3rd Qtr 2018 Closeout — filed 03/11/22
- 2018 Appointment of Treasurer — filed 02/16/22
- Pre General 5/2018 — filed 05/23/18
Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
- 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 “Love”, and submit.
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Love”and, if needed, select the applicable position.