2026 Elections · Tennessee

Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Tennessee congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Charles Fleischmann (Republican), Anna Golladay (Democratic), Rodney Joe King (Independent), Dean Arnold (Independent), Donnie Lynn Ownby (Independent), Edward John Roland (Independent) and Jean Howard-Hill (Independent).

  • Charles FleischmannRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.7M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Charles Fleischmann's sponsored bills →
  • Anna GolladayDemocratic✓ Verified
    $133K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Rodney Joe KingIndependent✓ Verified
    $8K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Dean ArnoldIndependent✓ Verified
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  • Donnie Lynn OwnbyIndependent✓ Verified
  • Edward John RolandIndependent✓ Verified
  • Jean Howard-HillIndependent✓ Verified

Where they stand

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Where they differ: Charles Fleischmann votes for economic bills supporting technology and capital access and supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy including oil, natural gas, nuclear, and renewables 211. Anna Golladay supports raising the federal minimum wage and fully funding SNAP and WIC, and she supports protecting Tennessee’s waterways and expanding TVA renewable energy programs 313. Rodney Joe King supports lowering grocery costs and advocates for protecting clean air, water, and land using common sense and best practices 514. Dean Arnold supports deporting people in the country illegally but says ICE agents who overstep authority should be prosecuted 7.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueCharles FleischmannRepublicanAnna GolladayDemocraticRodney Joe KingIndependentDean ArnoldIndependentDonnie Lynn OwnbyIndependentEdward John RolandIndependentJean Howard-HillIndependent
Economy & Jobs

Fleischmann supports reducing federal debt and limiting government regulations to help American workers, families, and entrepreneurs thrive and restore the middle class.

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Fleischmann votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention.

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Golladay supports raising the federal minimum wage, expanding housing tax credits, enforcing antitrust laws, and fully funding SNAP and WIC to strengthen Tennessee's economy and support working families.

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Golladay says she would work to raise the federal minimum wage, tax the wealthiest earners, and fully fund Social Security and SNAP benefits.

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King supports saving Social Security and endorses Ronald Reagan's supply side economics where tax breaks for the wealthy would trickle down to working people.

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Healthcare

Fleischmann believes the healthcare system needed reform before Obamacare and supports improving veterans’ access to care and healthcare education.

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Fleischmann votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

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Immigration

Fleischmann votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, and nay on a national emergency resolution related to immigration.

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Arnold supports deporting people in the country illegally but says ICE agents who have overstepped their authority should be prosecuted.

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Where they differ on Immigration: Charles Fleischmann votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, and nay on a national emergency resolution related to immigration 1. Dean Arnold supports deporting people in the country illegally but says ICE agents who have overstepped their authority should be prosecuted 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Fleischmann votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans' 2nd amendment rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

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Abortion

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Golladay supports protecting reproductive freedom as part of trusting people with their own lives and honoring the worth of every person.

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Taxes & Government Spending

Fleischmann applauds historic tax reform legislation and advocates for responsible government spending to reduce national debt.

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Fleischmann votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Golladay supports taxing billionaires’ wealth, removing the payroll tax cap on Social Security, and ending the grocery tax in Tennessee.

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Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Charles Fleischmann applauds historic tax reform legislation and advocates for responsible government spending to reduce national debt 1. He voted yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture appropriations 2. Anna Golladay supports taxing billionaires’ wealth, removing the payroll tax cap on Social Security, and ending the grocery tax in Tennessee 3.
Energy & Environment

Fleischmann supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy to achieve energy independence using oil, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable sources responsibly.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fleischmann votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on consumer fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Golladay supports protecting Tennessee’s waterways, funding Oak Ridge scientific research and cleanup, expanding TVA renewable energy programs, and ensuring data centers pay their fair share.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

King is an unapologetic environmentalist who supports protecting clean air, water, and land using common sense and best practices.

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Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Charles Fleischmann supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy to achieve energy independence using oil, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable sources responsibly 1. He voted yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on consumer fuel retailer choice act 2. Anna Golladay supports protecting Tennessee’s waterways, funding Oak Ridge scientific research and cleanup, expanding TVA renewable energy programs, and ensuring data centers pay their fair share 3. Rodney Joe King is an unapologetic environmentalist who supports protecting clean air, water, and land using common sense and best practices 4.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Fleischmann supports focusing foreign aid on national security and modernizing the nation’s nuclear deterrent.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fleischmann votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Golladay supports funding Oak Ridge labs for scientific advancement and cleanup but does not emphasize defense industry priorities over community and environment.

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Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Charles Fleischmann supports focusing foreign aid on national security and modernizing the nation’s nuclear deterrent 1. He voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and voted in favor of defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills 2. Anna Golladay supports funding Oak Ridge labs for scientific advancement and cleanup but does not emphasize defense industry priorities over community and environment 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Charles Fleischmann votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, and nay on a national emergency resolution related to immigration. Dean Arnold supports deporting people in the country illegally but says ICE agents who have overstepped their authority should be prosecuted.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Charles Fleischmann applauds historic tax reform legislation and advocates for responsible government spending to reduce national debt. He voted yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture appropriations. Anna Golladay supports taxing billionaires’ wealth, removing the payroll tax cap on Social Security, and ending the grocery tax in Tennessee.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Charles Fleischmann supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy to achieve energy independence using oil, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable sources responsibly. He voted yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on consumer fuel retailer choice act. Anna Golladay supports protecting Tennessee’s waterways, funding Oak Ridge scientific research and cleanup, expanding TVA renewable energy programs, and ensuring data centers pay their fair share. Rodney Joe King is an unapologetic environmentalist who supports protecting clean air, water, and land using common sense and best practices.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Charles Fleischmann supports focusing foreign aid on national security and modernizing the nation’s nuclear deterrent. He voted against resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and voted in favor of defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills. Anna Golladay supports funding Oak Ridge labs for scientific advancement and cleanup but does not emphasize defense industry priorities over community and environment.