2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Miller and Jimmy Matlock. Candidate information follows official Anderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 6 primary result: David Miller was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Jimmy Matlock was unopposed for the Republican nomination. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official primary results. Independent candidates certified for November, if any, are added at the Secretary of State's certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Democratic
David Miller is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Republican
Jimmy Matlock is a local businessman and former Tennessee state representative who first served in the legislature beginning in 2007, per the Tullahoma News. He is the Republican nominee for the open Tennessee Senate District 5 seat. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Tennessee Senate District 5 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Miller and Jimmy Matlock. Candidate information follows official Anderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Tennessee Senate District 5 election in Tennessee?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Tennessee are on the Tennessee election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Anderson County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Anderson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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