The Ballot Brief
2026 Primary Elections

Tennessee Primary Election 2026

Tennessee's primary is in 1 day.
Primary electionThursday, August 6, 2026
General electionTuesday, November 3, 2026

See exactly who is on your ballot — ZIP code is all you need

Marquee races on the Tennessee primary ballot

Tennessee's August 6 primary is headlined by an open governor's race and a U.S. Senate contest.

Governor (open seat)
Gov. Bill Lee is term-limited.
Republican: Marsha Blackburn, John Rose, Monty Fritts
Democratic: Jerri Green, Carnita Atwater, Tim Cyr, Adam Kurtz, Kevin Lee McCants
U.S. Senate
Sen. Bill Hagerty is seeking re-election.
Republican: Bill Hagerty
Democratic: Marquita Bradshaw, Maria Brewer, Civil Miller-Watkins, Diana Onyejiaka

Candidate fields reflect declared major candidates as of this page's last update and can change until ballots are certified. Enter your ZIP above for the full, address-specific list.

What's on the Tennessee primary ballot?

Primaries decide which candidates appear on the November ballot. Depending on where you live in Tennessee, your 2026 primary ballot can include U.S. Senate and U.S. House nominations, statewide offices, state legislative seats, and county or city contests. Enter your ZIP code above to see the exact races and candidates for your area — with bios, priorities, and campaign-finance data.

Key things to know

Browse the full Tennessee voter guide →

Primary dates are statutory dates compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures and can change by legislative action. Always confirm with your state or local election office.