Black Backs Challenger to Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver

The Nashville Post reports that former Congressman Diane Black is backing County Commissioner Luke Tinsley in his challenger to 40th district state representative Terri Lynn Weaver.

State Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R-Lancaster) has drawn a Republican primary challenger in Sumner County Commissioner Luke Tinsley, and one of the district’s most prominent Republicans is behind him.

Former U.S. Rep. Diane Black, who ran for governor in 2018 and lives in House District 40, has endorsed Tinsley, who worked for Black in the past. 

Tinsley voted against funding for a teacher pay raise as well as the funds that would support improving the Sumner County Jail, building a new courthouse, and working to improve roads. While every teacher in Sumner County will see an increase in their paychecks come January 15th of this year, they should also know Tinsley stood in opposition to the funds necessary to make that raise possible. 

Black has long been a supporter of candidates for local elected office who oppose school funding initiatives.