Van Buren County, Tennessee

Tennessee Senate District 15

One candidate is tracked for Tennessee Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Bailey. Candidate information follows official Van Buren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: no Democratic candidate qualified; Paul Bailey was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Paul Bailey is the only major-party nominee 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, Paul Bailey, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Paul Bailey

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Economic development for the Upper Cumberland region

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bailey co-founded CB Trucking and has served as its general manager for more than 31 years, growing the company from two used trucks to about 100 employees, per the campaign site. He served on the White County Commission, becoming its chairman, before being appointed to the state House in 2014 and later winning the Senate's 15th District seat, per the campaign site. He chairs the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee Senate District 15 in 2026?

When is the Tennessee Senate District 15 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 Van Buren County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles

Paul Bailey, full profile Official Tennessee election office