southeast region · TN
Incumbent: John N. Kennedy
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.
Incumbent: Andy Ogles
The 2026 U.S. House Primary Elections in Tennessee will be held on August 6, 2026, to select Democratic and Republican nominees for Tennessee's nine congressional districts. Voters will choose candidates who will advance to the general election in November to represent the state in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Incumbent: Bill Lee
The Tennessee Governor Primary Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor of Tennessee. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to compete for the state's highest executive office.
Incumbent: Randy McNally
The Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Primary Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to challenge the incumbent or opposing party nominee.
Incumbent: Jonathan Skrmetti
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.
Incumbent: Tre Hargett
The Tennessee Secretary of State Primary Election on August 6, 2026, is a statewide primary election in which voters will select nominees for the office of Tennessee Secretary of State. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state's chief elections officer position, responsible for overseeing elections, business filings, and state archives.
Incumbent: Jack Johnson
The Tennessee State Senate Primary Elections on August 6, 2026, will determine party nominees for State Senate seats across Tennessee's 33 senatorial districts. These primaries are crucial for setting the general election ballot, with winners advancing to face candidates from other parties or independents in November.
The Tennessee State House Primary Elections on August 6, 2026, will determine Democratic and Republican nominees for all 99 seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Winners of these primaries will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for the opportunity to serve two-year terms in the state legislature.
Mayoral election for Knoxville held on the first Tuesday in November 2027.
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the composition of the county's legislative body, which oversees budget, taxation, zoning, and public services for Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. Multiple districts are up for election, with commissioners serving four-year terms.
Incumbent: Melvin Burgess
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners Election on August 6, 2026, is a county-level election in Tennessee to fill seats on the Board of Commissioners, the legislative and policy-making body for Shelby County. Commissioners are elected from single-member districts and serve four-year terms, responsible for approving the county budget, setting tax rates, and overseeing county services.
Incumbent: Andrea Buchanan
The Knox County Board of Commissioners Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the composition of the legislative body responsible for setting county policies, approving the budget, and overseeing county services in Knox County, Tennessee. Voters will elect commissioners from various districts across the county, with each commissioner serving a four-year term.
Incumbent: Warren Mackey
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the representatives for multiple districts on the county's legislative body. Commissioners are responsible for setting county budgets, approving local ordinances, and overseeing county services such as public safety, infrastructure, and health programs.
Incumbent: Bill Ketron
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners Election in Tennessee will be held on August 6, 2026, to elect members of the county's legislative body responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and overseeing county services. Commissioners represent geographic districts and serve four-year terms, with this election determining leadership on issues such as public safety, infrastructure, and land use.
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the composition of the county's legislative body responsible for setting local policies, approving budgets, and overseeing county services in Tennessee. Voters in Williamson County will elect commissioners from various districts to serve four-year terms.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the composition of the county's legislative body responsible for setting county policy, approving budgets, and overseeing public services. Seats across multiple districts are up for election, with candidates competing to represent residents in Jackson and surrounding areas of Madison County, Tennessee.
Incumbent: Greg Matherly
The Washington County Board of Commissioners Election in Tennessee will be held on August 6, 2026, to elect members of the county legislative body responsible for setting county policy, approving budgets, and overseeing local services. This election determines representation on the Board of Commissioners, which governs unincorporated areas and coordinates with municipal governments within the county.
The Sumner County Board of Commissioners Election in Tennessee will be held on August 6, 2026, to elect members of the county legislative body responsible for setting county policy, approving budgets, and overseeing county services. The election includes races across multiple districts with candidates seeking to represent residents in local government decisions.
The Nashville School Board Election on August 6, 2026, will determine members of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Board of Education. This nonpartisan election decides leadership for Tennessee's second-largest school district, overseeing policies, budgets, and educational direction for over 80,000 students across Davidson County.
Incumbent: Stephanie Love
The Memphis School Board Election on August 6, 2026, will determine members of the Shelby County Schools Board of Education representing various districts within Memphis, Tennessee. These nonpartisan races are critical for shaping educational policy, budget oversight, and school operations in Tennessee’s largest public school district.
Incumbent: Brian Terry
The Knoxville School Board Election on August 6, 2026, will determine members of the Knox County Board of Education responsible for overseeing public education in Knoxville, Tennessee. The election includes races for multiple school board districts, with members setting policy, approving budgets, and supervising the superintendent.
Incumbent: James Carter
The Chattanooga School Board Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the membership of the Hamilton County Board of Education, which oversees public education for Chattanooga and surrounding areas in Tennessee. Several seats are up for election, with candidates competing to shape district policies, budgets, and academic initiatives.
The Clarksville School Board Election in Tennessee will be held on August 6, 2026, to fill seats on the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board. Voters will elect members to oversee public education policy, budget, and district operations for the city of Clarksville and surrounding areas.
The Murfreesboro School Board Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the composition of the Rutherford County School Board seats representing Murfreesboro city districts. Multiple seats are up for election, with candidates vying to influence education policy, budget allocations, and school operations for one of Tennessee's largest school districts.
The Franklin School Board Election in Tennessee will be held on August 6, 2026, to elect members to the Franklin City School Board. This nonpartisan local election determines leadership for the Franklin school district, overseeing budget, curriculum, and policy decisions for public schools in the city.
The Jackson School Board Election on August 6, 2026, is a city-level election in Tennessee where voters will select members to serve on the Jackson-Madison County School Board. The elected officials will oversee public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent oversight for the district serving Jackson and surrounding areas in Madison County.
Incumbent: Robert Steele
The Johnson City School Board Election in Tennessee will be held on August 6, 2026, to fill multiple seats on the city's school board. The election determines governance of the Johnson City Schools district, including policies on curriculum, budget, and student services for over 8,000 students.
Incumbent: David Vickers
The Bartlett School Board Election on August 6, 2026, will determine the composition of the Bartlett City School Board in Shelby County, Tennessee. Voters will elect members to oversee the Bartlett City Schools district, which serves students in the city of Bartlett and surrounding areas.
The Hendersonville School Board Election in Tennessee is scheduled for August 6, 2026, to fill seats on the Sumner County Board of Education representing Hendersonville districts. Voters will elect members responsible for overseeing public school policies, budgets, and educational standards in the city.
Incumbent: Bill Hagerty
The 2026 U.S. Senate General Election in Tennessee will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a senator to serve a six-year term in the U.S. Congress. Incumbent Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn is expected to run for re-election, facing potential Democratic challengers in a traditionally Republican-leaning state.
Incumbent: Andy Ogles
The 2026 U.S. House General Elections in Tennessee will determine the state's nine representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Voters across Tennessee's nine congressional districts will elect members to serve two-year terms beginning in January 2027, with all seats up for election in this mid-cycle general election.
Incumbent: Bill Lee
The 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Voters will choose between Democratic and Republican nominees to succeed the incumbent governor, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning in January 2027.
Incumbent: Randy McNally
The Tennessee Lieutenant Governor General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the Tennessee State Senate and is first in line of succession to the Governor. This is a partisan statewide election.
Incumbent: Jonathan Skrmetti
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.
Incumbent: Tre Hargett
The Tennessee Secretary of State General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine who serves as the state's chief elections officer and custodian of official records. The office oversees elections, business filings, state archives, and administrative rules, making it a critical role in ensuring election integrity and government transparency.
Incumbent: Joey Hensley
The 2026 Tennessee State Senate General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Tennessee State Senate. Senators serve four-year terms, with approximately half of the 33 seats up for election in this cycle. The general election determines control of the state legislative body alongside the House of Representatives.
Incumbent: John Ray Clemmons
The 2026 Tennessee State House General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect all 99 members of the Tennessee House of Representatives for two-year terms beginning in January 2027. These elections determine control of the state legislature, which is responsible for passing state laws, approving the budget, and overseeing state agencies.
Incumbent: Tim Boyd
The Chattanooga Mayoral Election of 2027 will determine the next mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee, the state's fourth-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city government, overseeing departments, proposing budgets, and setting policy direction alongside the City Council.
The Chattanooga City Council elections on March 2, 2027, will determine the members of the legislative body responsible for setting city policy, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Voters will elect council members from single-member districts across the city's nine districts, with each serving four-year terms.
The Nashville Mayoral Election on August 5, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Nashville, Tennessee. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, overseeing city operations, budget, public safety, and policy implementation.
The Nashville City Council Elections on August 5, 2027, will determine the representation for all 40 districts of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Voters will elect council members who serve four-year terms and are responsible for local legislation, budget approval, and constituent services.
Incumbent: Paul Young
The Memphis Mayoral Election on October 5, 2027, will determine the next mayor of Memphis, Tennessee. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, economic development, and the city budget. This nonpartisan election is held every four years and is critical for shaping local policy and governance.
Incumbent: Rhonda Logan
The Memphis City Council elections on October 5, 2027, will determine the representatives for all 13 council districts and two superdistrict positions in Memphis, Tennessee. These elections are nonpartisan, though candidates may affiliate with political parties, and winners will serve four-year terms beginning in January 2028.
Incumbent: Joe Pitts
The Clarksville mayoral election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Clarksville, Tennessee. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city government, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation. This is a nonpartisan municipal race, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.
Incumbent: Shane McFarland
The Murfreesboro Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the next mayor of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This city-level election determines the chief executive officer responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and local policy implementation in Rutherford County's largest city.
Incumbent: Ken Moore
The Franklin Mayoral Election in Tennessee will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Franklin, a city in Williamson County. This nonpartisan municipal election determines the city's chief executive responsible for overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.
Incumbent: Scott Conger
The Jackson Mayoral Election of 2027 is a municipal election held in Jackson, Tennessee, to select the city's mayor for a four-year term. The office of mayor is the highest elected position in the city government, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, proposing the budget, and representing Jackson in intergovernmental affairs.
Incumbent: Joe Wise
The Johnson City Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Johnson City, Tennessee. This municipal election determines the chief executive of the city government, responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing local policies, managing the budget, and representing the city in regional and state affairs.
Incumbent: Melissa McKinney
The Bartlett Mayoral Election of 2027 will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Bartlett, Tennessee. This municipal election determines the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing Bartlett's city government, budget, public safety, and administrative operations.
The Hendersonville Mayoral Election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Hendersonville, Tennessee. This nonpartisan city-level election determines the city’s chief executive, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and local policy implementation. The winner will serve a four-year term beginning in January 2028.
The Knoxville City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the members of the Knoxville City Council across multiple districts. Voters in each district will elect one council member to serve a four-year term, with responsibilities including local budgeting, zoning, and municipal ordinances.
Incumbent: John Smith
The Clarksville City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the members of the city legislative body responsible for local governance, budget approval, and policy implementation in Clarksville, Tennessee. Voters in each ward or district will elect council representatives to serve four-year terms, with multiple seats potentially up for election depending on the ward system and staggered terms.
Incumbent: Shane McFarland
The Murfreesboro City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body responsible for setting local policies, approving budgets, and overseeing municipal services. Council members are elected from single-member districts to four-year terms, with several seats up for election in 2027.
The Franklin City Council Elections will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect members of the city council for Franklin, Tennessee. This municipal election determines local representation responsible for city ordinances, budget approvals, and community services.
Incumbent: Charles "Charlie" Davis
The Jackson City Council elections in Tennessee will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect members of the city council for various wards across Jackson. These elections determine local representation responsible for city ordinances, budget approvals, and municipal services.
The Johnson City City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the composition of the municipal legislative body responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and city services in Johnson City, Tennessee. This nonpartisan election features multiple council seats up for election across various wards or at-large districts, with candidates focusing on infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.
The Bartlett City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the composition of the municipal legislative body for Bartlett, Tennessee. Voters will elect council members to represent various districts or serve at-large, depending on the city's charter, with responsibilities including local ordinances, budget approval, and community development.
Incumbent: James 'Jim' Butler
The Hendersonville City Council Elections on November 2, 2027, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body in Sumner County, Tennessee. Voters will elect council members to represent various wards or serve at-large, with responsibilities including setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services.