Tim Roberts

Tim Roberts is a Democratic candidate running for election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 11 in the primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. He is on the ballot in this Democratic primary, which serves as the decisive contest for the seat currently held by incumbent Republican Bo Watson [1]. The general election for this office is set for November 3, 2026 [1].

Roberts previously sought public office in Tennessee during the 2022 cycle. He ran in the Democratic primary for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 26 on August 4, 2022 [1]. In that race, he received 13.6% of the vote (488 votes) before losing to Allison Gorman, who secured 86.4% of the vote (3,090 votes) [1]. The general election for House District 26 was subsequently won by Republican incumbent Greg Martin [1].

Regarding his professional background and policy positions, Roberts has identified himself as a former service industry worker with nearly two decades of experience, noting that this background informs his perspective on living wages [8]. He has stated that he believes in investing in vocational training opportunities within the community, specifically mentioning the potential development of the Old McDonald Farm in Northern Hamilton County or expansions at Volkswagen as sources for skilled trades jobs [8]. On education policy, Roberts has expressed support for K-12 public education while opposing the introduction of out-of-state charter schools, arguing that such measures divert funds from public schools to private investors [8]. Additionally, he has advocated for lowering healthcare costs in Tennessee so that residents do not have to choose between medication and other bills [8].

Educationally, Roberts earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee in 2016 [1]. While Ballotpedia notes that he completed the Candidate Connection survey for his 2026 Senate run, specific campaign contact information such as an email address or website is not explicitly listed in the provided source text for this specific candidate profile, though a generic email was associated with a different Tim Roberts in a separate context [1].

Sources

• [1] Tim Roberts - Ballotpedia
• [2] Tim Roberts (New London Alderperson District 4, Wisconsin ... - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tim Roberts (Mayor of New London, Wisconsin, candidate 2024) - Ballotpedia
• [4] Tim Roberts (Mayor of Fulda, Minnesota, candidate 2024) - Ballotpedia
• [5] Tim Roberts (McDonough County Board District 3, Illinois ... - Ballotpedia
• [6] Tim Roberts (Avon Town Council, Ward 3, Indiana ... - Ballotpedia
• [7] Democratic Party primaries in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [8] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [12] Tim Roberts | BallotReady
• [14] Tennessee's 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races
• [15] Tennessee Politics: Elections, Candidates & Officeholders | Politics1
• [17] Tim Roberts - OpenTN
• [18] 2026 Tennessee & Federal Democratic Candidates | Explore their ...

Public filings

Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.

Tennessee — campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Roberts”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Roberts”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Roberts”and, if needed, select the applicable position.