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U.S. Senate Primary Election in Tennessee

Election Date:August 6, 2026Register by:July 12, 2026
Current holder:John N. Kennedy(Republican)

The 2026 U.S. Senate primary election in Tennessee will be held on August 6, 2026, to select each party's nominee for the general election. Voters will choose nominees to compete for the Class II U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Marsha Blackburn, who is seeking re-election.

About This Race

The 2026 U.S. Senate primary election in Tennessee will be held on August 6, 2026, to select each party's nominee for the general election. Voters will choose nominees to compete for the Class II U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Marsha Blackburn, who is seeking re-election.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 6, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 12, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 20, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 4, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Tennessee's 2026 U.S. Senate primary, eligible citizens must register by July 12, 2026, either online through the Tennessee Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county election commission office. On Election Day or during early voting (July 20–August 4), voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a Tennessee driver’s license, U.S. passport, or military ID, and cast their ballot at their assigned polling location or any early voting site in their county.

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Incumbent
Republican

John N. Kennedy

U.S. Senate

No biography available for this candidate yet.

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Incumbent
Republican

John N. Kennedy

U.S. Senate

Biography

Republican; U.S. Senator from Louisiana. Listed with conflicting party affiliations (both Republican and Democratic), but aligned with Republican based on primary source.

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Incumbent
Republican

Marsha Blackburn

United States Senator from Tennessee

Biography

Marsha Blackburn is the incumbent U.S. Senator from Tennessee, first elected in 2018 after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2003. She is seeking re-election to a third term, emphasizing her conservative record on border security, tax policy, and opposition to Democratic initiatives.

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Democratic

Gloria Johnson

United States Senator from Tennessee

Biography

Gloria Johnson is a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing Knoxville since 2013, and a candidate for the U.S. Senate. She is running on a platform focused on expanding healthcare access, protecting reproductive rights, and strengthening public education in Tennessee.

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U.S. Senate Special Election (OK)

U.S. Senate

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