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Hamilton County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 26

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan B. Denton and Greg Martin. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Nathan B. Denton won the Democratic nomination with 51.7 percent over Lucian Lafae; Greg Martin 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Greg Martin, is on the ballot.

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Nathan B. Denton

Democratic

Biography

Nathan Denton is a Hixson resident and Tennessee veteran, per the Chattanooga Times Free Press. He is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee House District 26, which spans Chattanooga's Southside to Sale Creek including Hixson and Lakesite. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Greg Martin

Greg Martin

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Taxes
  • Public safety
  • Education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Greg Martin is a REALTOR with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Realty Center in Hixson, per the Tennessee House Republican Caucus. He previously served on the Hamilton County Commission and the Hamilton County School Board before his election to the Tennessee House. He is the Republican incumbent for House District 26.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 26 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan B. Denton and Greg Martin. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tennessee House District 26 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 Hamilton County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Hamilton County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Nathan B. Denton, full profileGreg Martin, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office