Dawn White (born October 22, 1975) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate representing the 13th district. She was formerly a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 37. White was elected to the Tennessee Senate in 2018, filling the seat vacated by Bill Ketron. Education White earned her BS in early childhood education and her MEd from Middle Tennessee State University. Elections 2012 When District 37 Democratic Representative Bill Harmon retired and left the seat open, White won the August 2, 2012 Republican Primary with 3,035 votes (73.2%) and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 14,175 votes (63.2%) against Democratic nominee Robert New. References External links Official page at the Tennessee General Assembly Campaign site Dawn White at Ballotpedia Dawn White at OpenSecrets Place of birth missing (living people) 1975 births Living people Republican Party members of the Tennessee House of Representatives Middle Tennessee State University alumni People from Murfreesboro, Tennessee Women state legislators in Tennessee 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians