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James William Macon III
Current office and 2026 campaign
James William Macon III is a candidate in the 2026 United States Senate election in Tennessee, which will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state2. The primary elections for this race are scheduled for August 6, 20262. Macon has registered as a candidate and filed financial reports with the Federal Election Commission, which lists his campaign data alongside other contenders for the seat1.
The general election will determine who succeeds one-term incumbent senator Bill Hagerty, who is seeking re-election to a second term2. The race is part of a broader cycle in Tennessee that includes an open governor's seat, with former Governor Bill Lee being term-limited3. Macon's candidacy was included in the candidate lists finalized by Tennessee's Secretary of State following the filing deadline for state and federal races4.