{"county":null,"description":"The Tennessee State Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature, with 33 members elected from single-member districts to four-year terms. Seats are staggered so roughly half are on the ballot every two years. Senators pass state laws, approve the state budget, confirm gubernatorial appointments, and \u2014 together with the House \u2014 propose constitutional amendments. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, U.S. citizens, Tennessee residents for at least seven years, and district residents for at least one year.","district":"030","districtgroup":"state_senate","id":346,"key":"state_senate_030","lastchangeby":null,"name":null,"next_election":null,"notes":null,"officegroup":"tn_senate","partisan":1,"party":null,"qualities":"- **Integrity** \u2014 Acts in the interest of constituents and the public good rather than for personal gain, and remains independent of undue influence from donors, lobbyists, and party leadership.\n- **Understanding of the constituency** \u2014 Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents \u2014 safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.\n- **Persuasion** \u2014 Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.\n- **Legislative craft** \u2014 Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.\n- **Coalition-building** \u2014 Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.","quantity":1,"source":null,"state":"tn","term_end":null,"term_start":null,"term_years":4,"terms":[{"current":0,"description":"","electiondate":"2020-11-03","name":"Sara Kyle","person":{},"term_end":"2024-11-05","term_start":"2020-11-03"},{"current":1,"description":null,"electiondate":"2024-08-01","name":"Sara P. Kyle","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n# Biography of Senator Sara Kyle\n\n## Career\nSara Kyle is a committed public servant with a distinguished career in law and politics. Serving as a Senate member of the 109th through the 113th General Assemblies, she has dedicated herself to representing the interests of her constituents in Memphis, Tennessee. Her legal background and education from the Nashville School of Law have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of legislative processes.\n\n- **Government Operations Committee** Member\n- **Judiciary Committee** Member\n- **State and Local Government Committee** Member\n- **Joint Commerce, Labor, Transportation and Agriculture** Member\n- **Joint Education, Health and General Welfare Committee** Member\n\nSenator Kyle has been active in several key committees, contributing her insights and expertise particularly in the areas of government operations, judiciary, and state and local government.\n\nSenator Kyle has been deeply involved in her community, showcasing her dedication not just in the legislative arena but also in engaging with her constituents and advocating for their needs and concerns.\n\n## Family\n- **Birthdate:** Born on October 21, 1952\n- **Family:** Married, husband Jim, four children\n- **Religion:** Presbyterian\n- **Profession:** Attorney\n- **Education:** J.D., Nashville School of Law\n\n## Sources\n- [Senate Profile and Activities](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=S30)\n","firstname":"Sara","lastname":"Kyle","middlename":"P.","token":"tPMZtS5BnC"},"term_end":"2028-08-01","term_start":"2024-08-01"}],"title":"State Senate District 30","type":"legislative","url":null,"whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}