Brooks Wins Tennessee House District 60 Seat
Democrat Shaundelle Brooks won re-election to Tennessee House District 60 over Republican Eva Romero.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Legislative Policy
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Democrat Shaundelle Brooks won re-election to Tennessee House District 60, receiving 67.6% of votes to Republican Eva Romero's 32%. Brooks has served the district since 2024.
Why it matters
The result returns Brooks to the state House seat covering eastern Davidson County, where she has served since 2024. Her second-term priorities include violence prevention, community safety, mental health resources and youth programs.
Brooks received 67.6% of votes and Romero received 32%, as reported at 10:19 p.m. on election night. The figures are unofficial, and final certified totals were not provided in the source material.
The players
Shaundelle Brooks
Brooks is a Democrat who has represented Tennessee House District 60 since 2024 and previously drew attention in Nashville as a community advocate.
Eva Romero
Romero is a Republican who lost the District 60 race to Brooks in the 2026 general election.
The details
District 60 covers eastern Davidson County, including Donelson, Hermitage, Lakewood and Old Hickory. Brooks, a Democrat, said her second term will focus on violence prevention, community safety, mental health resources and youth programs.
Timeline
• 2024: Brooks began serving District 60.
• November 3, 2026: Election held; Brooks won re-election.
Legislative Policy Context
Brooks's re-election keeps in office the lawmaker who sponsored Akilah's Law, introduced in February 2025, which was taken off notice for calendar in the State House Judiciary Committee in April 2026 and has not passed. The bill's stalled status means her return does not by itself change the measure's outlook.
Brooks's second term will shape state House representation for District 60, covering Donelson, Hermitage, Lakewood and Old Hickory. Residents of those communities are represented by the lawmaker who prioritizes violence prevention, mental health resources and youth programs.
The takeaway
Brooks's re-election signals continuity for District 60 voters on public safety and youth programs. Readers can follow whether her priorities advance through the state legislature in the coming session.
Further reading
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