Tennessee · 2026

14 races researched for the November 3 general election.

Most contested votes in the Tennessee Legislature

Roll calls from the last 12 months, ranked by how close the vote was and how far apart the parties voted. How we rank

Local Government, General - As introduced, requires proposed contingent fee contracts for legal services between a political subdivision of this state and a private-sector attorney to be approved by the attorney general and reporter prior to…
Tennessee House · Failed 36–32 · Yes 36 · No 32 · Apr 9, 2026
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State Employees - As introduced, makes various changes regarding employment with this state and state employment benefits. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Section 41-24-113 and Section 70-1-309.
Tennessee House · Failed 42–40 · Yes 42 · No 40 · Apr 21, 2026
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Education - As enacted, revises education law, including, but not limited to, increasing, from 25,000 to 35,000, the maximum number of education freedom scholarships that may be awarded to eligible students. - Amends TCA Title 49. HB2532 has…
Tennessee House · Passed 52–43 · Yes 52 · No 43 · Apr 13, 2026
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Education - As enacted, revises the assessment testing requirements for students who participate in the education savings account (ESA) program. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 12; Title 48; Title 49 and Title 67. Companion bill has…
Tennessee House · Passed 54–39 · Yes 54 · No 39 · Apr 23, 2026
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Flags - As introduced, requires the governor to proclaim a statewide day of mourning and order the state flag to be flown at half staff over the state capitol during such period of mourning if a current or former member of the general…
Tennessee Senate · Failed 14–15 · Yes 14 · No 15 · Mar 16, 2026
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State legislative races

Seats up on November 3: 17 State Senate, 99 State House. We list the candidates for each, without in-depth research, and don’t yet have their results. Enter your address on the ballot page to see yours.

Governor

Governor of Tennessee
Statewide — all of Tennessee
Marsha Blackburn, projected winner
- Marsha BlackburnRPROJECTED WINNER
- Jerri GreenD
- David HatleyIndependent
- Lauren PinkstonIndependent
- Misam AbidiIndependent
- Dean BrewerIndependent
- Ray BrownIndependent
- Wendell JacksonIndependent
- Charles Van MorganIndependent
- Eddie Lee MurphyIndependent
- Victor L. ScogginIndependent
- Dave SeemanIndependent
- Karl Knox SmithsonIndependent
- L. Webb TaylorIndependent
- Robert C. VickIndependent

U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate · Tennessee
Statewide, Tennessee
Bill Hagerty, projected winner
- Bill HagertyRINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNER
- Marquita BradshawD
- Andrew GerenaIND
- Robert JonesIND
- James Macon IIIIND
- David Sutman Jr.IND
- Tharon ChandlerIND
- Jeremy HearnIND
- Yoshi MatthewsIND
- Catherine WhitsonIND

U.S. House

U.S. House · Tennessee's 1st District
Northeast Tennessee, including Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City
Diana Harshbarger, projected winner
- Diana HarshbargerRINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNER
- Kristi BurkeD
- Joshua Ray AshburnIND
- Chris CampbellIND
- Richard BakerIND
- Billy CodyIND
- Tyler McClainIND
U.S. House · Tennessee's 2nd District
East Tennessee, including Knoxville
Tim Burchett, projected winner
- Tim BurchettRINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNER
- Michaela BarnettD
- Bruce FineIND
- Adam HeimermanIND
U.S. House · Tennessee's 3rd District
Southeast Tennessee, including Chattanooga and Oak Ridge
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann, projected winner
- Charles J. "Chuck" FleischmannRINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNER
- Anna GolladayD
- Rodney KingIND
- Donnie OwnbyIND
- Dean ArnoldIND
- Jean Howard-HillIND
- Edward RolandIND
U.S. House · Tennessee's 4th District
South-central Tennessee, including Murfreesboro's southern exurbs, Tullahoma, and Fayetteville
Not yet called
- Scott DesJarlaisRINCUMBENT
- Victoria BroderickD
- Jacob AndersIND
- Clay FairclothIND
U.S. House · Tennessee's 5th District
Middle Tennessee, including Nashville-area and surrounding counties, under the congressional map Tennessee redrew in May 2026.
Charlie Hatcher, projected winner
- Chaz MolderD
- Charlie HatcherRPROJECTED WINNER
- James JohnsonIND
- Micheál O'LearyIND
U.S. House · Tennessee's 6th District
Middle and Upper Middle Tennessee, under the congressional map Tennessee redrew in May 2026. Incumbent Rep. John Rose did not seek re-election to this seat.
Johnny Garrett, projected winner
- Mike CroleyD
- Johnny GarrettRPROJECTED WINNER
- Christopher MondayIND
- Angus PurdyIND
U.S. House · Tennessee's 7th District
Middle Tennessee, including parts of Nashville's suburbs and Clarksville, under the congressional map Tennessee redrew in May 2026.
Matt Van Epps, projected winner
- Matt Van EppsRINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNER
- Darden CopelandD
- Andrew KoontzIND
- Lowell ReynoldsIND
U.S. House · Tennessee's 8th District
West Tennessee, including parts of Memphis's suburbs, Jackson, and Martin, under the congressional map Tennessee redrew in May 2026.
David Kustoff, projected winner
- David KustoffRINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNER
- Heidi KuhnD
- Adam AustillIND
- Pamela MosesIND
- Horace TaylorIND
- Wendell BlankenshipIND
- Antonio FutchIND
- Henry Ward IIIIND
U.S. House · Tennessee's 9th District
Memphis and surrounding Shelby County, under the congressional map Tennessee redrew in May 2026.
Brent Taylor, projected winner
- Justin PearsonD
- Brent TaylorRPROJECTED WINNER
- Dennis Jeffrey ClarkIND
- Michelle HeadIND

Ballot measure

Constitutional Amendment 1: Bail
Statewide — all of Tennessee
Approved
Constitutional Amendment 2: Prohibit a State Property Tax
Statewide — all of Tennessee
Approved
Constitutional Amendment 3: Crime Victims' Rights (Marsy's Law)
Statewide — all of Tennessee
Approved