Lindsey Patrick-Wright

Lindsey Patrick-Wright is a Democratic candidate running for Tennessee State Senate District 17 in the 2026 election [3]. She resides in Wilson County, where she raises her child [8]. Professionally, Patrick-Wright identifies as a librarian and public servant with two decades of experience serving communities across Tennessee through public libraries, aiming to help families access education and support [8]. Her campaign platform emphasizes strong schools, safer communities, and affordability for working families [8]. She has also focused on transparency in government, announcing "The Lindsey Patrick-Wright Report," a weekly breakdown of state bills impacting public education, healthcare, and civil rights [17].

Patrick-Wright gained media attention for a speech she delivered to her local school board regarding LGBTQ rights, which was covered by national news outlets including MSNBC’s Morning Joe and The Rachel Maddow Show [20]. On social media, she has advocated for transparency from the state government and expressed opposition to the placement of ICE detention centers in Wilson County [11]. Her campaign website is lindseyfortn.com [8].

Sources

• [1] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [2] Republican Party primaries in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Democratic Party primaries in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [6] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
• [7] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 07 - FEC.gov
• [8] Lindsey for TN
• [9] Tennessee Voting Information
• [11] State Senate candidate Lindsey Patrick-Wright (D)
• [16] Lindsey Patrick-Wright (@Lindsey57773356) / X
• [17] Lindsey Patrick-Wright on Instagram: "Our campaign ...
• [20] Lindsey Patrick-Wright discusses her viral speech to her Tennessee school board about LGBTQ rights

Public filings

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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 “Patrick-Wright”, 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 (“Patrick-Wright”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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