Brian Kelsey
On the record
Pleaded guilty Nov 2022 to federal campaign-finance conspiracy; sentenced March 2024 to 21 months; reported to prison Feb 2025
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · campaign-finance
Background
Brian Kelsey served as State Senator · Senate of Tennessee from 2009–2022 (13 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Kathryn Bowers (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Press-relevant: Pleaded guilty Nov 2022 to federal campaign-finance conspiracy; sentenced March 2024 to 21 months; reported to prison Feb 2025. Same-year political environment (2009): Governor Phil Bredesen; Attorney General Robert Cooper; Secretary of State Tre Hargett.
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Others who held this office in Tennessee
- Kathryn Bowers (2005-2006)
- Roscoe Dixon (1995-2005)
- Ward Crutchfield (1979-2007)
- John Ford (1974-2005)
- John Ford (1974-2005)