James William Macon III

James William Macon III is an Independent candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee in the 2026 election [10]. He is listed on the official candidate list released by the Tennessee Secretary of State, having qualified by the March 10, 2026 filing deadline [5]. His candidacy was confirmed by multiple news outlets covering the finalized 2026 candidate lists for state and federal races in Tennessee [18], [19].

Professional background information available in public sources identifies a James Macon with an MBA and MA who serves as a Senior Director of Global Indirect Procurement [12]. This individual is also listed as a Chair of the Board of Directors for Victims to Victory, a role involving committee planning and evaluation for victims of violent crimes [12]. He has previously served on the APEX Board of Directors for the MMBC Continuum, working with corporate leaders to support minority, woman-owned, and local businesses [12]. In 2015, he participated as a panelist at the MMBC Continuum Annual Conference discussing business opportunities [12].

The candidate is one of several Independent contenders in a race where incumbent Republican Senator Bill Hagerty is seeking reelection [10], [18]. The Democratic primary for this seat includes candidates such as Marquita Bradshaw and Maria Brewer, while the general election ballot will include multiple Independents including Tharon Chandler, Andrew Gerena, and Yoshi Matthews [10].

Sources

• [1] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [2] Macon County Sample Ballot (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia
• [3] Macon County, Tennessee - Ballotpedia
• [4] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [5] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [6] MACON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
• [7] May 5, 2026 Election
• [8] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
• [10] 2026 United States Senate election in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [11] 2026 Tennessee county mayoral elections - Wikipedia
• [12] James Macon, MBA, MA - Senior Director, Global Indirect ...
• [13] Candidate List for the 2026 Macon County, Tennessee ...
• [15] JAMES MACON Obituary (2013) - Memphis, TN - The Commercial Appeal
• [16] Tennessee 2026 Elections: Candidates for Governor, Senate & House | Politics1
• [18] Tennessee's 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races • Tennessee Lookout
• [19] Tennessee’s 2026 candidate lists finalized for state and federal races | News From The States

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 “Macon”, 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 (“Macon”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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

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