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Tennessee Attorney General Primary Election

Election Date:August 6, 2026Register by:July 8, 2026
Current holder:Jonathan Skrmetti(Republican)

The Tennessee Attorney General Primary Election on August 6, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General serves as the head of the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, responsible for representing the state in legal matters, issuing legal opinions, and enforcing consumer protection and antitrust laws.

About This Race

The Tennessee Attorney General Primary Election on August 6, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General serves as the head of the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, responsible for representing the state in legal matters, issuing legal opinions, and enforcing consumer protection and antitrust laws.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 6, 2026
Registration Deadline
July 8, 2026
Early Voting Starts
July 15, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Tennessee, residents must be U.S. citizens, state residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Voters can register online, by mail, or in person at their county election commission office. Valid photo ID is required at the polls, and early voting is available from July 15 to August 2, 2026, at designated locations across the state.

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Incumbent
Republican

Jonathan Skrmetti

Tennessee Attorney General

Biography

Jonathan Skrmetti is the incumbent Tennessee Attorney General, first appointed in 2022 by the Tennessee Supreme Court after a judicial selection process. He previously served as Solicitor General of Tennessee and worked in private practice focusing on constitutional and appellate law. He is running for election to retain his position and continue his work on issues including opioid litigation, immigration enforcement, and government transparency.

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Democratic

LGBTQ+ Advocate and Civil Rights Attorney Stacey Davis

Tennessee Attorney General

Biography

Stacey Davis is a Memphis-based civil rights attorney with over 15 years of experience in voting rights, criminal justice reform, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. She has worked with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the Southern Poverty Law Center, and is running to bring progressive change to the Attorney General's Office, focusing on protecting civil liberties, challenging discriminatory laws, and expanding access to justice for marginalized communities.

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