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David A Hardy
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
David A. Hardy is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 27, which covers Nashville, in the 2026 election cycle.
Hardy's campaign emphasizes community, bipartisan collaboration, safer neighborhoods, and support for local businesses. He positions himself as a candidate who leads with empathy and opposes divisive politics.
Background and education
Hardy is a Nashville native who grew up in the city.
Career
He has spent years working in the healthcare industry, where he describes developing expertise in improving quality of life through better systems and technology. His parents owned a neighborhood sporting goods store; his mother worked as a seamstress with local companies.
Sources
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 (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Hardy”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Hardy”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Hardy”and, if needed, select the applicable position.