Incumbent: Bill Lee (Republican) · Term-limited
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
U.S. senator (2019–present).
Memphis city councilor from the 2nd district (2024–present).
Charles Van Morgan was born in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Former Lipscomb University professor.
Educator.
Dave Seeman earned a high school diploma from Page High School.
Candidates checked against the official list: state election office source. Candidate list compiled from the Wikipedia race page and the sources on each profile. Check your official sample ballot before voting.
Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Immigration & border | |
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| Blackburn Immigration As governor, I will make certain that Tennessee continues to partner with the federal government to implement mass deportations and to stop the flow of illegal drugs across the southern border and into our state that are killing our kids. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 | Green Immigration which is why I will end 287(g) agreements with state law enforcement on Day One. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 |
| Health care | |
| Blackburn Health care As governor, I will work to ensure that no Tennessean has to drive hours to receive urgent or emergency care. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 | Green Health Care Access A government that expands Medicaid, especially in rural Tennessee, and respect a woman's decisions regarding her own health Original: greenforgovernor.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) Health care The most impactful step we can take is accepting federal Medicaid expansion funds. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 |
| Education | |
| Blackburn Education / school choice I would absolutely fight to expand the Education Freedom Scholarship program until no parent has to win the lottery to have a say in their child's education. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 | Green Strong Public Schools Fully funded classrooms. Respected teachers. Honest education—not censorship and political interference Original: greenforgovernor.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) Education / school choice I would defund the voucher scheme in my very first budget and put public dollars back into public schools where they belong. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 |
| Energy & environment | |
| BlackburnNo public position found | Green A Future Worth Fighting For Clean air, safe water, and climate-smart policies that protect our land—and our children Original: greenforgovernor.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Taxes & spending | |
| Blackburn Government spending As governor, I will put Tennessee on a GLP: a Government Lessoning Plan. ... It's time for Tennessee to have our own version of DOGE. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 Taxes From there, we can determine whether a grocery tax cut is feasible and fiscally responsible. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 | Green Taxes Yes. ... Eliminating the state's grocery tax is a common-sense way to put money directly back into the pockets of working Tennesseans every time they go to the store. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 |
| Housing | |
| Blackburn Housing As governor, I will make workforce housing a major priority. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 | Green Housing we need smart investments in starter-home development, down-payment assistance programs for first-time buyers and local zoning reforms that encourage mixed-income housing. Quoted by Main Street Media of Tennessee questionnaire, Oct 16, 2026 |
| Families & communities | |
| BlackburnNo public position found | Green What I Stand For Real Support for Working Families Paid family leave. Affordable child care. A real living wage. Because families deserve more than survival—they deserve stability and dignity. Original: greenforgovernor.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) Real Support for Working Families Paid family leave. Affordable child care. A real living wage. Because families deserve more than survival—they deserve stability and dignity Original: greenforgovernor.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Other priorities | |
| BlackburnNo public position found | Green Common-Sense Laws Background checks. Red flag laws. Gun locks. Because no parent should fear sending their child to school Original: greenforgovernor.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
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Lower the Cost of Living for Working Families
Tennesseans should be able to afford their lives through honest work. Government should focus on lowering everyday costs for families while making sure the companies profiting most from Tennessee's growth pay their share toward the roads, schools, and power grid – infrastructure that benefits everyone.
Add 50,000 daycare and preschool slots by 2030
Redirect private school voucher dollars into an early education fund for childhood centers near major employers so young parents can stay in the workforce
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A MESSAGE FROM DR. VICK
As a son of East Tennessee - born and raised in White Pine and still a resident of Jefferson County - I see our state through the same eyes you do. Whether I'm commuting to work or heading to the grocery store, I feel the same frustrations and face the same hurdles as every other Tennessean.
Rural healthcare and hospital closures
Living and working in rural East Tennessee, I read and see a heartbreaking trend: the lights are going out in our rural hospitals. Tennessee has one of the highest rates of rural hospital closures in the country over the last decade. 1 Tennessee has seen more rural hospital closures per capita than almost an other …
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The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.
| Measure | Blackburn |
|---|---|
| Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — detain migrants charged with theft/violent crimes Jan 20, 2025 · Senate roll call 7 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| GENIUS Act (S. 1582) — stablecoin regulation Jun 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 318 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — tax & spending reconciliation Jul 1, 2025 · Senate roll call 372 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) — cancel foreign aid & public broadcasting funds Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 411 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| FY2026 NDAA (S. 2296) — defense authorization Oct 9, 2025 · Senate roll call 570 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| Continuing appropriations to end the 2025 shutdown (H.R. 5371) Nov 10, 2025 · Senate roll call 618 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| FY2026 consolidated appropriations (H.R. 7148) Jan 30, 2026 · Senate roll call 20 (2nd sess.) | Yea |
| Housing supply bill (H.R. 6644) Mar 12, 2026 · Senate roll call 53 (2nd sess.) | Not Voting |
| 2026 reconciliation bill (S. 2) Jun 5, 2026 · Senate roll call 163 (2nd sess.) | Yea |
Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.
No congressional voting record for: Misam Abidi, Dean Brewer, Ray Brown, Jerri Green, David Hatley, Wendell Jackson, Charles Van Morgan, Eddie Lee Murphy, Lauren Pinkston, Karl Knox Smithson, L. Webb Taylor, Robert C. Vick, Victor L. Scoggin, Dave Seeman. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.