2026 Elections · Tennessee

Tennessee Senate Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. Senate candidate in Tennessee, with FEC campaign finance, where they stand on the issues, and a side-by-side comparison.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Tennessee in 2026?

Bill Hagerty (Republican), Marquita Bradshaw (Democratic), David Sutman Jr. (Independent), Robert Jones (Independent), Yoshi D. Matthews (Independent), Andrew Gerena (Independent), Catherine Barcel Whitson (Independent), James William Macon III (Independent), Jeremy Dean Hearn (Independent) and Tharon Chandler (Independent).

  • Bill HagertyRepublicanIncumbent
    $8.2M raised
    • Official FEC
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    See Bill Hagerty's sponsored bills →
  • Marquita BradshawDemocratic✓ Verified
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  • David Sutman Jr.Independent✓ Verified
    $26K raised
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  • Robert JonesIndependent✓ Verified
    $12K raised
    • Official FEC
  • Yoshi D. MatthewsIndependent✓ Verified
    $47.25 raised
    • Official FEC
  • Andrew GerenaIndependent✓ Verified
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  • Catherine Barcel WhitsonIndependent✓ Verified
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  • James William Macon IIIIndependent✓ Verified
  • Jeremy Dean HearnIndependent✓ Verified
  • Tharon ChandlerIndependent✓ Verified

Where they stand

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Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueBill HagertyRepublicanMarquita BradshawDemocraticDavid Sutman Jr.IndependentRobert JonesIndependentYoshi D. MatthewsIndependentAndrew GerenaIndependentCatherine Barcel WhitsonIndependentJames William Macon IIIIndependentJeremy Dean HearnIndependentTharon ChandlerIndependent
Economy & Jobs

Hagerty votes yea on disapproving financial regulations from the Treasury and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in votes 14887, 14803, and 14758.

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Bradshaw supports expanding access to good-paying jobs, fair wages, workforce development, small business support, and removing barriers to economic opportunity for all Tennesseans.

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Sutman supports practical solutions to reduce everyday costs and promote economic opportunity for working families.

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Sutman proposes reducing inflation and regulatory barriers to support domestic production and small businesses.

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Gerena supports redirecting federal funding from the war budget to education, infrastructure, research, and job training programs to prioritize fiscal responsibility and invest in the American people.

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Healthcare

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Bradshaw supports affordable, high-quality healthcare for all Tennesseans, focusing on lowering drug costs, protecting rural hospitals, expanding mental health services, and ensuring patient-centered care.

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Immigration

Hagerty votes yea on the Laken Riley Act in vote 14659.

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Public Safety & Crime

Hagerty votes yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act in vote 14779.

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Gerena supports investigating and removing extremist groups infiltrating law enforcement and prioritizing the fight against human, drug, and weapons trafficking.

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Hagerty votes yea on multiple appropriations and budget-related bills in votes 14004, 341, 251, 15259, and 15124, and nay on S. 2882 in vote 15178.

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Bradshaw opposes corporate and billionaire influence in government, advocating for a senator who answers to Tennesseans rather than wealthy interests.

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Sutman pushes for accountability in government including term limits and real performance standards for elected officials.

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Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Bill Hagerty voted in favor of several appropriations and budget-related bills, including votes 14004, 341, 251, 15259, and 15124, but voted against S. 2882 in vote 15178 1. Marquita Bradshaw opposes corporate and billionaire influence in government and advocates for a senator who prioritizes the interests of Tennesseans over wealthy interests 2. David Sutman Jr. emphasizes government accountability through measures such as term limits and performance standards for elected officials 3.
Energy & Environment

Hagerty votes yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules related to land and resource management in votes 320, 15273, 15264, 126, 15202, and 15198.

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Bradshaw supports policies to reduce pollution, expand clean energy, conserve resources, modernize infrastructure, and prioritize communities burdened by pollution and underinvestment.

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Whitson supports promoting green energy, safe water, waste management, recycling, and repurposing to steward the environment for current and future generations.

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Hagerty votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and to terminate national emergencies on tariffs in votes 19235, 13960, 15241, 15240, and 15236; votes yea on the SEED Act in vote 14000.

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Bill Hagerty voted in favor of several appropriations and budget-related bills, including votes 14004, 341, 251, 15259, and 15124, but voted against S. 2882 in vote 15178. Marquita Bradshaw opposes corporate and billionaire influence in government and advocates for a senator who prioritizes the interests of Tennesseans over wealthy interests. David Sutman Jr. emphasizes government accountability through measures such as term limits and performance standards for elected officials.