Jessie Seal

Jessie Seal
Member of the Tennessee Senate
from the 8th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2025
Preceded byFrank Niceley
Personal details
Born (1991-01-09) January 9, 1991
PartyRepublican
WebsiteSenate website

Jessie Seal (born January 9, 1991) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 8th district in the Tennessee State Senate since 2024.[1]

Seal is a native of Hancock County and has lived in Claiborne County for 16 years.[2]

Following the death of Dolly Parton, Seal introduced a proposal to commemorate the singer-songwriter and her accomplishments with a special day in Tennessee. Seal chose September 25, abbreviated in American calendars as 9/25, as a nod to her hit song “9 to 5.”[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Jessie Seal". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Claiborne's Jessie Seal throws hat in ring for Eighth District State Senate seat". Citizen Tribune. June 26, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ Wallace, Justin (August 26, 2026). "Tennessee senator proposing '9 to 5 Day' to honor Dolly Parton's legacy". WBIR-TV. Retrieved August 27, 2026.