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Tennessee Attorney General General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 5, 2026
Current holder:Jonathan Skrmetti(Republican)

The 2026 Tennessee Attorney General General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's Attorney General. This office serves as Tennessee's chief legal officer, responsible for representing the state in legal matters, issuing official opinions, and overseeing consumer protection and antitrust divisions.

About This Race

The 2026 Tennessee Attorney General General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's Attorney General. This office serves as Tennessee's chief legal officer, responsible for representing the state in legal matters, issuing official opinions, and overseeing consumer protection and antitrust divisions.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Tennessee, residents must register by October 5, 2026, either online via the Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at a county election office. Early voting begins October 14 and runs through November 1, 2026, at designated locations; on Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST, and voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Tennessee driver’s license, passport, or military ID.

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Incumbent
Republican

Jonathan Skrmetti

Tennessee Attorney General

Biography

Jonathan Skrmetti is the incumbent Attorney General of Tennessee, having been appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court in 2022 and subsequently elected in a 2022 retention vote. He previously served as a deputy attorney general and specializes in constitutional law, and is running to continue his work defending state laws and advocating for judicial restraint.

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Democratic

Linda Phillips

Tennessee Attorney General

Biography

Linda Phillips is a Memphis-based civil rights attorney and former federal prosecutor with over 25 years of experience in criminal justice and civil litigation. She is running to bring greater accountability to the Attorney General’s office, focusing on voting rights, consumer protection, and addressing systemic inequities in the state’s legal system.

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