Raumesh Akbari is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee Senate District 29. An attorney by profession, she holds a Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis and a Juris Doctor from St. Louis University School of Law. Akbari has extensive legislative experience, having served in the Tennessee House of Representatives during the 108th through 110th General Assemblies before moving to the Senate for the 111th through 113th General Assemblies. During her tenure, she chaired the Senate Democratic Caucus and held leadership roles within several caucuses, including serving as Chair of the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators from 2017 to 2019. Her legislative record includes service on key committees such as Education, Calendar, Commerce and Labor, and Senate Ethics. Akbari has been recognized for her advocacy work, receiving honors such as Legislator of the Year from the National Association of Social Workers Tennessee Chapter in 2019 and Region IX Legislator of the Year from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators in 2016. Her community involvement extends to board positions with the National Civil Rights Museum, Emerge Tennessee, and the Downtown Memphis Commission. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, The Links Incorporated, and the NAACP. Akbari’s professional background emphasizes legal expertise and civic engagement within Shelby County.