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2026 U.S. Senate election in Tennessee
This race is for Tennessee’s Class II seat in the U.S. Senate, currently held by Republican Bill Hagerty. Tennessee is a strongly Republican state in recent federal elections, and most forecasters rate the seat as safely or solidly Republican, but the contest still matters because Senate control can hinge on a small number of seats. The main contrast is between Hagerty’s incumbent Republican record and a Democratic field trying to make the race competitive in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1990.
Candidates
Bill Hagerty
Bill Hagerty is the incumbent U.S. senator from Tennessee and is seeking a second term. He previously served as U.S. ambassador to Japan and built a career in business and public service before entering the Senate.
Marquita Bradshaw is a Memphis-based environmental justice advocate and the Democratic nominee in Tennessee’s 2020 U.S. Senate race. She is running again in 2026 and has centered her campaign on affordability, environmental justice, and public accountability.
Maria Brewer is a Tennessee Democratic Party organizer and staff leader who entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race. Public reporting describes her as a longtime party operative focused on organizing and party affairs rather than prior elected office.
Civil Miller-Watkins is a teacher and local Democratic leader from Rossville, Tennessee, who is running for the U.S. Senate. Her campaign profile and reporting describe her as emphasizing education, community leadership, and kitchen-table issues.
Diana Onyejiaka is a Nashville Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Reporting describes her as the only Democratic candidate in the race against Hagerty at the time of her announcement, and her campaign has focused on presenting an alternative to the incumbent in a heavily Republican state.
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/6/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.