Brent Taylor
Coverage of Brent Taylor in the Nexus archive.
- Stockard on the Stump: Congressional candidate says he’ll drop Chinese military stocks
Tennessee Sen. Brent Taylor previously owned stocks in three Chinese-connected companies, two of which are Pentagon-designated Chinese military firms. He claims President Trump endorsed him for being tough on China but has instructed his broker to sell any holdings linked to Chinese businesses. Taylor also holds Starbucks stock, which has faced scrutiny for liberal leanings following a state grant.
- Trump endorses state Sen. Taylor in Memphis’s redistricted congressional race
President Donald Trump endorsed state Sen. Brent Taylor for the Memphis congressional race to replace Congressman Steve Cohen. The redistricted 9th Congressional District, now stretching from Memphis to Franklin, aims to favor GOP candidates. Taylor faces challenges from Rep. Todd Warner and Jeremy Thompson in the Aug. 6 Republican primary.
- ‘What do we have in common’: Traveling the 250 miles through Tennessee’s House District 9
Tennessee's new 9th Congressional District stretches from Nolensville through rural towns to Memphis International Airport, created by a Republican-led legislature to eliminate the last Democratic-held seat. The district splits Memphis across three districts, aiming to dilute Black voter influence and shift political representation.
- Shelby County Clerk Tami Sawyer indicted by U.S. DOJ for using $44k in public funds for personal use
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer was indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for using $44,607.35 in public funds for personal expenses, including alcohol and Uber Eats, via county credit cards and PayPal accounts. She faces six counts, pleaded not guilty, and could receive up to 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.