Incumbent: Bill Hagerty (Republican) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Incumbent U.S. senator (2021–present).
Staffing consultant and nominee for this seat in 2020 and candidate in 2024.
Candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024 and Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 7th congressional district in 2016.
Small business owner.
James Macon III served in the U.S. Air National Guard in 2010.
Nonprofit founder.
David Sutman Jr.'s career experience includes working as a truck driver.
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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.
| Health care | |
|---|---|
| HagertyNo public position found | Bradshaw Healthcare Is a Right Every Tennessean deserves access to affordable, high-quality healthcare—regardless of income, ZIP code, employment status, or preexisting conditions. That means lowering prescription-drug costs, protecting rural hospitals, expanding mental-health services, supporting maternal care, and ensuring families never have to … Original: marquitabradshaw.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Education | |
| HagertyNo public position found | Bradshaw Support Students and Teachers Every student deserves a well-funded public school, and every teacher deserves competitive pay, strong resources, and respect. Investing in classrooms, educators, and student support services builds brighter futures and stronger communities. Original: marquitabradshaw.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026) What steps should Congress take to ensure a quality education for students? Congress should: Fully fund Title I and IDEA so every student receives needed support; Invest in teachers, school counselors, safe facilities, and modern technology; Expand early childhood education, career and technical training, and apprenticeships; Protect public-school funding and oppose discrimination; Make college and workforce credentials more affordable; and Ensure rural and underserved communities have equal access to educational opportunities. Every student—regardless of ZIP code or family income—deserves a safe, well-resourced school and a genuine opportunity to succeed. Candidate's own answer to the League of Women Voters, via VOTE411 |
| Energy & environment | |
| HagertyNo public position found | Bradshaw What, if any, should be the role of Congress in the regulation of data centers? Congress should establish clear national standards for data centers while preserving meaningful state and local oversight. That includes: Requiring transparency about energy and water consumption; Preventing ratepayers from subsidizing excessive infrastructure costs; Protecting communities through environmental and public-health reviews; Strengthening cybersecurity and consumer-data protections; Encouraging energy efficiency and responsible water use; and Ensuring local communities have a voice in siting decisions. Innovation should create good jobs without jeopardizing affordable utilities, natural resources, or community health. Candidate's own answer to the League of Women Voters, via VOTE411 |
| Housing | |
| HagertyNo public position found | Bradshaw Invest In Affordable Housing Marquita believes every Tennessean deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. She will support policies that expand affordable housing, strengthen assistance for renters and first-time homebuyers, address homelessness, and protect families from unfair housing practices. Original: marquitabradshaw.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Jobs, wages & cost of living | |
| HagertyNo public position found | Bradshaw Build a Fair and Equitable Economy Everyone deserves a fair opportunity to prosper. By expanding access to good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, ensuring fair wages, and removing barriers to economic opportunity, we can build an economy that works for every family and community. Original: marquitabradshaw.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026) What do you think are the 3 biggest challenges facing constituents? The three biggest challenges facing Tennesseans are: Affordability and economic security: Working families are struggling with rising costs for housing, groceries, childcare, and utilities while wages fail to keep pace. Access to quality healthcare: Too many Tennesseans—especially in rural communities—lack affordable healthcare, mental health services, and nearby hospitals. Opportunity for every community: We must fully fund public education, create good-paying jobs, protect clean air and water, and ensure every Tennessean has the opportunity to thrive. As Tennessee’s next U.S. senator, I will fight for practical solutions that put working people and communities first. Candidate's own answer to the League of Women Voters, via VOTE411 |
| Elections, ethics & government | |
| HagertyNo public position found | Bradshaw Defend Voting Rights. End Gerrymandering. Marquita believes every eligible Tennessean should have equal access to the ballot and a meaningful voice in government. She supports fair voting laws, transparent elections, and independent redistricting that puts voters—not politicians—first. Original: marquitabradshaw.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Families & communities | |
| HagertyNo public position found | Bradshaw Building a Tennessee That Serves Every Community Listening to Tennesseans, addressing local needs, and working toward practical solutions that strengthen families and communities across the state. Original: marquitabradshaw.com/priorities (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
No public position found
Defend National Sovereignty and Individual Liberty
Investigate AIPAC for Espionage and Treason against the United States
Fight Systemic Exploitation of Authority
Termination of all public facing mass surveillance systems and networks
What do you think are the 3 biggest challenges facing constituents?
The three biggest challenges facing constituents are equal protection of American citizens, transparency about challenges before, during and after the War for Independence to form our trinary-governed Sovereign Nation, and protection from rulerism that gives rise to war. While these are mutually-inclusive, the evidence that these challenges remain point to chaos both in society and negatively affect our economy. Our freedom originates from the Constitution. To pursue good works while achieving a life with purpose for a diverse group of humans requires an understanding that we are not other countries. We call America home, and we are responsible for completing 100% of local essential needs.
If elected, how do you plan to address those challenges?
The framers of the Constitution included farmers and others. In the 225 years before computers, we had already helped to find signatures used around the world to attack others-only. As THEM now exist on our turf, we can now use computers as a tax-already-paid resource to survive more efficiently in the large cities, suburbs, and smaller rural communities that bear different specific human needs. If elected, I would lead, with others in the Senate, a turn-our-history-around from the chaos found today, to-and-through An American Plan that is sufficient to realign all of We. My American Scientist CV includes computing secrets and new job resources that can be used to address many ongoing challenges.
Let’s Expect A Government That Serves Its People
Just because it’s familiar doesn’t mean we have to accept it. Together, we will find solutions that work for all Americans.
Accountability in Action
I will seek to pass an Accountability Act that will create a secure system where all public servants have clear access to the will of their people (through an app or a secure website). This will allow people to engage with their politicians both locally and nationally (mainly through polling the constituents on key …
No public position found
A Stronger Voice For: Reparations
“My proposal addresses a specific historic injustice with a narrowly defined, Tennessee-based solution that is fair, lawful, and limited in scope.”
A Stronger Voice For: Universal Basic Income
“My proposal would provide a reliable financial foundation for eligible Americans while reducing economic insecurity and helping families meet the rising costs of everyday life.”
Built for Tennessee, Not Washington.
David Sutman Jr. is a Tennessee-based independent candidate for U.S. Senate, running to represent the working men and women too often overlooked by career politicians and party agendas.
No Party Line. Just the Line I'll Hold.
These aren't talking points crafted by consultants. These are the issues that keep Tennessee families up at night — and the commitments I'll fight for every single day.
Economic Growth
Lowering costs, creating high-paying jobs, and supporting local small business/entrepreneurs. Promoting green energy and creativity in order to steward our world better for us and future generations. Also, promoting safe water and excellent waste management and recycling/repurposing for a resilient environment.
Healthcare
Maximize cooperation across all of the entities involved in delivering state of the art healthcare for all Tennesseans. Work to reduce prescription drug costs and protect and improve rural hospitals. Utilize the existing Health Care Act to help folks who do not have group health benefits. Promote and protect programs …
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 | Hagerty |
|---|---|
| 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.) | Yea |
| 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: Marquita Bradshaw, Tharon Chandler, Andrew Gerena, Jeremy Hearn, Robert Jones, James Macon III, Yoshi Matthews, David Sutman Jr., Catherine Whitson. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.