Solid RU.S. Senator · Tennessee
Tennessee Senate
Marquita Bradshaw (D) vs. Tharon Chandler (I) vs. Andrew Gerena (I) vs. Bill Hagerty (R) vs. Jeremy Hearn (I) vs. Robert Jones (I) vs. James Macon III (I) vs. Yoshi Matthews (I) vs. David Sutman, Jr. (I) vs. Catherine Whitson (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
Your options
Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Democrat
Marquita Bradshaw
Who they are
In their words: “Marquita Bradshaw is working to bring accountable leadership and Tennessee voices to the U.S. Senate. Explore her priorities, story, and campaign.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Support Students and Teachers
- Build a Fair and Equitable Economy
- Invest In Affordable Housing
- Healthcare Is a Right
- Defend Voting Rights. End Gerrymandering.
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What they've done
Who funds them
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ActBlue page belongs to "Marquita Bradshaw", checked against FEC records.
Independent
Tharon Chandler
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No verified campaign link yet.
Independent
Andrew Gerena
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RepublicanIncumbent
Bill Hagerty
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Independent
Jeremy Hearn
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No verified campaign link yet.
Independent
Robert Jones
Who they are
In their words: “Independent Running For US Senate - Tennessee” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Accountability in Action
- Transparency
- Healthcare
- Economics
- Labor
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Independent
James Macon III
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No verified campaign link yet.
Independent
Yoshi Matthews
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No verified campaign link yet.
Independent
David Sutman, Jr.
Who they are
In their words: “David Sutman Jr. is an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Tennessee, fighting for lower costs, accountability, and real representation for working Tennesseans.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Cost of Living Crisis
- Accountability in Government
- Promote Economic Opportunity
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Independent
Catherine Whitson
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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No verified campaign link yet.
Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
Topic
Marquita Bradshaw D
Tharon Chandler I
Andrew Gerena I
Bill Hagerty R
Jeremy Hearn I
Robert Jones I
James Macon III I
Yoshi Matthews I
David Sutman, Jr. I
Catherine Whitson I
Cost of living & jobs
Build a Fair and Equitable Economy
Everyone deserves a fair opportunity to prosper. By expanding access to good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, ensuring fair wages, and removing barriers to economic opportunity, we can build an economy that works for every family and community. View moresource
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Economics
Economic stability, predictability, and institutional trust are public goods, and policy should minimize uncertainty that disproportionately harms ordinary participants in the economy.source
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Cost of Living Crisis
Tennesseans don't need more speeches — they need relief. Groceries, housing, and fuel are crushing working families Washington continues to spend without accountability Focus on practical solutions that reduce everyday costssource
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Health care
Healthcare Is a Right
Every Tennessean deserves access to affordable, high-quality healthcare—regardless of income, ZIP code, employment status, or preexisting conditions.source
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Healthcare
We have a healthcare crisis in our country. A good example stems from the massive price differences of a “cash” customer and an “insurance” customer.source
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Immigration & the border
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Immigration
Law-abiding immigration is another cornerstone of what makes this country great. Welcoming the business and labor of our immigrants and foreign tourists should bring hope. We are a land of opportunity, after all. Anyone deemed to be breaking our laws should be dealt with accordingly.source
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Guns
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Gun Control
I am the first to admit that I enjoy shooting and the ability to have guns for self-defense. Our 2nd Amendment secures the ability for us to bear arms. It does not specify what arms we have the rights to bear, nor does it say to the extent we can bear them.source
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Abortion
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Abortion
Protecting life is at the cornerstone of the government’s purpose. Timing of when we grant the rights of the living to an unborn child is an incredibly complicated and divisive topic.source
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Schools & education
Support Students and Teachers
Every student deserves a well-funded public school, and every teacher deserves competitive pay, strong resources, and respect. Investing in classrooms, educators, and student support services builds brighter futures and stronger communities. View moresource
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Education
By channeling resources into enhancing educational programs, we can create pathways to success for every student, regardless of their background.source
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Energy & environment
Environmental and Climate Justice
Every community deserves clean air, safe water, and protection from climate threats. Bold action means advancing clean energy, reducing pollution, creating sustainable jobs, and ensuring vulnerable communities are not left behind.source
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Environment
I believe we can foster a culture of responsibility toward our natural surroundings and our planet. I will advocate for innovative solutions and collaborative initiatives that will create a lasting and positive impact on our communities.source
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Foreign policy & defense
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Foreign Policy
Our citizenry comes first. However, we live in a world economy where events around the globe have heavy implications for our citizenry. We must strengthen our bonds with our allies, promote messages of peace and unity, and always use violence as a last resort for the defense of the defenseless.source
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Elections & government ethics
Defend Voting Rights. End Gerrymandering.
Marquita believes every eligible Tennessean should have equal access to the ballot and a meaningful voice in government. She supports fair voting laws, transparent elections, and independent redistricting that puts voters—not politicians—first. View moresource
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Accountability in Action
I will seek to pass an Accountability Act that will create a secure system where all public servants have clear access to the will of their people (through an app or a secure website).source
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Accountability in Government
If you wouldn't accept it at your job, why accept it from Washington? Push for term limits Increase transparency in spending Hold elected officials to real performance standardssource
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No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Crime & public safety, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Bill Hagerty (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Republican. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
