{"age":53,"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nHarold M. Love, Jr. is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 58, having assumed office on January 8, 2013 [1][4]. 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].\n\nLove 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].\n\n## Background and education\n\nHarold 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].\n\nLove 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].\n\nLove identifies as African Methodist Episcopal and serves as the pastor of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Nashville [3].\n\n## Career\n\nHarold Love Jr. holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in economics and finance from Tennessee State University [1][3]. He later earned a master\u2019s degree in theological studies from Vanderbilt University [1][3]. 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].\n\nProfessionally, 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 [4][9]. 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].\n\n## Office history\n\nHarold Love Jr. was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2012 and assumed office on January 8, 2013, succeeding Mary Pruitt [1][4]. 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 [1][10].\n\nWithin 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].\n\nLove 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].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nHarold Love Jr. has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since January 8, 2013, representing District 58 [1][4]. 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].\n\nLove\u2019s 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].\n\nCommittee 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].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nHarold Love Jr. is a pastor at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Nashville [3]. He holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in economics and finance from Tennessee State University, which he earned in 1994, and a master\u2019s degree in theological studies from Vanderbilt University, completed in 1998 [1][3]. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in public administration at Tennessee State University [3].\n\nLove 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].\n\nPublic 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.\n\n## Family\n\nHarold 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].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [Harold Love - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Harold_Love)\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 58 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_58)\n[3] [Harold Love, Jr. - Representatives - TN General Assembly](https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/archives/108ga/members/h58.html)\n[4] [Harold M. Love Jr. - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_M._Love_Jr.)\n[5] [Tennessee Higher Education Commission on X: \"THEC hosted the annual Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award Ceremony today at the State Capitol! Pictured here are both the student and faculty/staff recipients for 2023-24 alongside Rep. Harold Love, Jr. https://t.co/P9gYX0t9G0\" / X](https://x.com/TNHigherEd/status/1785048656615264532)\n[6] [Tennessee State Rep. Harold Love - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/241331/Harold_M_Love_Jr_.html)\n[7] [Rep. Harold Love, Jr. - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/harold-love-jr)\n[8] [Legacy \u2014 THE BITTER SOUTHERNER](https://bittersoutherner.com/sponsored/e-pluribus-unum/legacy-harold-love-jr)\n[9] [Harold Love Jr. | Tennessee Town & City - Tennessee Municipal League](https://ttc.tml1.org/2024/12/10/harold-love-jr)\n[10] [Harold M. Love, Jr. Reelected to Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58 \u2013 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.](https://oppf.org/harold-m-love-jr-reelected-to-tennessee-house-of-representatives-district-58/)","birthdate":"Thu, 14 Dec 1972 00:00:00 GMT","campaigns":[],"cf_filings":[{"county":"davidson","displayname":"Love, Harold","documents":[{"datesubmitted":"03/11/22","documentid":"5872591F-0752-420C-9A80-622F520DDEE9","documentname":"3rd Qtr 2018 Closeout","documentnameid":["5872591F-0752-420C-9A80-622F520DDEE9","3rd Qtr 2018 Closeout"],"documenttype":"Campaign Financial Disclosure","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"02/16/22","documentid":"813F212B-F0C2-4FAF-BFE2-B3582E6E0849","documentname":"2018 Appointment of Treasurer","documentnameid":["813F212B-F0C2-4FAF-BFE2-B3582E6E0849","2018 Appointment of Treasurer"],"documenttype":"Appointment of  Treasurer","electionname":null},{"datesubmitted":"05/23/18","documentid":"8D0BA015-5F41-4138-99FA-43D8BABA5D91","documentname":"Pre General 5/2018","documentnameid":["8D0BA015-5F41-4138-99FA-43D8BABA5D91","Pre General 5/2018"],"documenttype":"Campaign Financial Disclosure","electionname":null}],"filertype":"Candidate","officename":"Mayor","source_customer_id":"1A0C899A-456B-4913-BFF0-4A8B0AE932A1","source_filer_id":"7cd70e0ea24b4121a4a8c71e48bfea69","source_system":"easyvote","state":"TN","status":"Inactive"}],"firstname":"Harold","fullname":"Harold Love Jr.","lastname":"Love","office_history":[{"campaigns":[],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"D","primary":null,"term":{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_058","office_title":"State Representative District 58","party":"D","state":"tn","term_end":"2026-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"},"year":2023}],"office_key":"state_house_058","office_title":"State Representative District 58","state":"TN","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_058","office_title":"State Representative District 58","party":"D","state":"tn","term_end":"2026-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}]}],"suffix":"Jr.","summary":"Harold M. 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