Angela Evans Wynn is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 13 [1]. She appears on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this office is set for November 3, 2026 [1]. Wynn resides in Rutherford County, Tennessee, where she is identified as a parent of three children currently enrolled in Rutherford County Schools [19], [20].
Wynn has been active in local education advocacy. She spoke at a rally in Murfreesboro against a proposed school voucher program, arguing that the legislation was an attempt to divert taxpayer dollars to private schools at the expense of public education funding [20]. During this event, she emphasized the need for adequate resources for textbooks and teacher support within the public school system [20]. She is also a member of Public School Strong, which is described as a partner organization of Tennessee For All [12].
In addition to her advocacy work, Wynn has engaged with legislative issues regarding healthcare. She attended a meeting with legislators concerning House Bill 2290 and Senate Bill 2461, topics related to maternal health and in vitro fertilization (IVF) access [11]. She has criticized the state's maternal death statistics and expressed a desire to ensure women have a voice in decisions regarding their bodies and reproductive health [11].
Wynn is an alumnus of Howard University [11]. Outside of her political activities, she has been recognized for her skills in wood carving; she celebrated one year as a member of the Brasstown Carvers, a group associated with the John C. Campbell Folk School, where she learned historic carving patterns [15].
The incumbent for Tennessee State Senate District 13 is Republican Dawn White, who is also running in the August 6, 2026 primary [1]. Ballotpedia notes that the candidate list for this election may not be complete and that campaign finance information for Wynn was not yet available from OpenSecrets at the time of reporting [1].
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