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Tennessee's 8th Senate district
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Tennessee's 8th Senate district is one of 33 districts in the Tennessee Senate. It has been represented by Republican Jessie Seal since 2024. It was previously held by Frank Niceley since 2012.[2] It is currently the most Republican-leaning Senate district in the state.
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Geography
District 8 covers much of rural East Tennessee in between Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, including all of Claiborne, Grainger, Hancock, Jefferson, Union Counties, and part of Sevier County. Communities in the district include Jefferson City, Harrogate, Strawberry Plains, New Tazewell, Bean Station, Dandridge, Maynardville, Sneedville.[3]
The district overlaps with Tennessee's 1st and 2nd congressional districts.[4] It borders the states of Kentucky and Virginia.[1]
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Recent election results
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Tennessee Senators are elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts holding elections in midterm years and even-numbered districts holding elections in presidential years.
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