Meet the Democrats running for state and federal offices
Tennessee Governor
The Governor is the head of the executive branch of Tennessee's state government, proposing the budget, signing bills into law, and managing state programs that impact schools, roads, healthcare, and emergency services.
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Jerri Green
Public defender, Memphis City Councilmember, former deputy chief of staff to the mayor
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Adam "Ditch" Kurtz
Musician
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Carnita Atwater
Activist fighting for Tennesseans' rights for over 40 years
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Tim Cyr
Blogger, farmer, businessman
U.S. Senate
Voters in Tennessee will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 3, 2026. The election will fill the Senate seat currently held by Bill Hagerty (R).
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Marquita Bradshaw,
Environmentalist and activist
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Maria Brewer
Former Tennessee Democratic Party director of party affairs
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Civil Miller-Watkins
Educator
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Diana Onyejiaka
Businesswoman
Michaela Barnett
U.S. House of Representatives District 2
The U.S. Representative for District 2 is East Tennessee's vote in congress on laws for federal funding, national policy, and legislation that directly affects jobs, healthcare, infrastructure, and everyday life. The election will fill the Senate seat currently held by Tim Burchett (R).
Anna Golladay
U.S. House of Representatives District 3
The U.S. Representative for District 3 is the Oak Ridge area vote in congress on laws for federal funding, national policy, and legislation that directly affects jobs, healthcare, infrastructure, and everyday life. The election will fill the Senate seat currently held by Charles J. Fleischmann (R).