Chaney Mosley

Chaney Mosley is a Democratic candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 6th Congressional District [1]. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this seat is set for November 3, 2026 [1]. Mosley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026 [1].

Mosley holds a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), and a high school diploma from Eagleville High School [1]. He is currently an associate professor of agricultural education at MTSU [17]. His career includes serving as an educator and previously working as a high school agriculture teacher [1]. He also served as the past president of the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), representing over 29,000 members nationwide [12].

Mosley is a veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Army in September 2001 and served for 15 years, including time in the Tennessee Army National Guard [1], [12]. He stated that he was teaching when the September 11 attacks occurred and enlisted eleven days later [1].

In his campaign, Mosley cites a terminated workforce project connecting rural Tennesseans to careers as a catalyst for his run, noting a lack of response from elected officials [1]. His platform emphasizes strengthening education, investing in rural communities and agriculture, making life more affordable, and protecting freedom and democracy [13]. He describes himself as a Christian, husband, and father of three [13].

Mosley is running against Lore Bergman and Mike Croley in the Democratic primary [1]. Other candidates in the 2026 election for Tennessee's 6th District include Republican primary contenders Natisha Brooks, Johnny Garrett, Jon Henry, and Van Hilleary, as well as independent candidates Andrew Koontz and Christopher Monday [1]. The current incumbent for the district is Republican John Rose [2].

Sources

• [1] Chaney Mosley
• [2] Tennessee's 6th Congressional District - Ballotpedia
• [3] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [4] William Hilleary - Ballotpedia
• [5] Joe Reid - Ballotpedia
• [6] Dale Braden - Ballotpedia
• [7] Johnny Garrett - Ballotpedia
• [8] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [9] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [11] Chaney Mosley, Ph.D.'s Post
• [12] About — Chaney Mosley for Tennessee
• [13] Chaney Mosley for Congress
• [16] Chaney Mosley Email & Phone Number | Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Associate Professor and Director of the MTSU School of Agriculture and Department Chair Contact Information
• [17] Dr. Chaney W. Mosley | Faculty | Middle Tennessee State University
• [19] MTSU faculty join team, partner with state Department of Education on $1M Tennessee Pathways research grant – MTSU News
• [20] Meet Chaney Mosley, ACTE president-elect - ACTE Online

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 “Mosley”, 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 (“Mosley”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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

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