U.S. Senate · Tennessee
Robert Jones
CandidateIND
- Race
- U.S. Senate · Tennessee
- Result
- Bill Hagerty, projected winner
- Opponents
- Bill Hagerty (R); Marquita Bradshaw (D); Andrew Gerena (IND); James Macon III (IND); David Sutman Jr. (IND); Tharon Chandler (IND); Jeremy Hearn (IND); Yoshi Matthews (IND); Catherine Whitson (IND)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did0 statements · 0 votes
Robert Jones, an independent, lost the November 3, 2026 election for U.S. Senate in Tennessee to Bill Hagerty. He describes himself as a historian, educator, business owner, archaeologist and nonprofit leader. He said he accepted no campaign donations and had no political party directing his decisions.[1][2]
On the ballotU.S. Senate
2026-11-03
| Bill Hagerty R | incumbent |
| Marquita Bradshaw D | challenger |
| Andrew Gerena IND | challenger |
| Robert Jones IND | challenger |
| James Macon III IND | challenger |
| David Sutman Jr. IND | challenger |
| Tharon Chandler IND | challenger |
| Jeremy Hearn IND | challenger |
| Yoshi Matthews IND | challenger |
| Catherine Whitson IND | challenger |
Biography
Robert Jones, an independent, lost the November 3, 2026 election for U.S. Senate in Tennessee to Bill Hagerty. He describes himself as a historian, educator, business owner, archaeologist and nonprofit leader. He said he accepted no campaign donations and had no political party directing his decisions.[1][2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Jones describes himself as a husband and father and says he holds a Ph.D. in Classics, a master's degree in Military History, an M.B.A., a bachelor's degree in Corporate Finance and a certificate in Strategic Management.[1] He says he teaches history and has taken part in archaeological research in the United States and abroad.[1]
In business, Jones says he founded his first company at 17 and has helped his wife build and operate veterinary practices. He also says he directs a farm-animal sanctuary.[1] He received 0.5% of the vote to Bill Hagerty's 55.1%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[2]
In their own words
Priorities
- Created and signed a 'Public Service Pledge' committing to principles including equal representation, evidence before opinion, transparency, fiscal responsibility, civil discourse, and accountability, along with a proposed 'Accountability Framework' for constituent oversight of his Senate office.[3]
- Passing an Accountability Act that gives public servants access to constituents' views through an app or secure website.[4]
- Not accepting campaign donations.[4]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Protect legal access to abortion
“having a blanket ban undermines equality and the freedom a woman has in protecting her own life, and that of her potential child.”[4]
On his campaign website's issues page
- Stricter gun laws
“We can also accept some controls and procedures if that means we have less needless tragedies within our country.”[4]
On his campaign website's issues page
- Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
“Anyone deemed to be breaking our laws should be dealt with accordingly. However, this must be done on the basis of proof.”[4]
On his campaign website's issues page
- Faster transition away from fossil fuels
“By focusing on renewable energy, conservation efforts, and responsible resource management, I aim to create a bridge between economic growth and ecological sustainability.”[4]
On his campaign website's issues page
- Expand public health coverage
“we need to completely rethink our healthcare system.”[4]
On his campaign website's issues page
Campaign money$0 raised · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
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Largest committee contributions
No direct contributions from PACs or other committees in the FEC’s bulk data.
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/robert-jones-tn
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Robert Jones's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 2.U.S. Senate · Tennessee results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 3.Robert Jones's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 4.Issues · Robert Jones for Tennessee Candidate's own words