Edward John Roland

Edward Roland is an Independent candidate running for U.S. House in Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District during the 2026 election cycle [1]. He appears on the general election ballot scheduled for November 3, 2026, alongside other independent candidates Dean Arnold, Jean Howard-Hill, Rodney King, and Donnie Ownby [2]. The primary election for this district took place on August 6, 2026 [8].

Public records from the Tennessee Secretary of State list Edward Roland as a candidate for this federal office [6]. However, available sources do not provide biographical details regarding his professional background, education, or prior political experience specific to this candidacy. Ballotpedia notes that he did not complete the 2026 Candidate Connection survey, meaning his campaign themes and policy positions are not documented in their database [1].

It is important to distinguish this candidate from Edward Carmack Roland, a nurse practitioner who passed away in February 2026 at age 75. The obituary for Edward Carmack Roland details his life as a Vietnam combat medic, University of Tennessee graduate, and later nurse practitioner in Knoxville [18]. While the political candidate Edward Roland shares a name with the deceased medical professional, there is no evidence in the provided sources linking the two individuals or confirming the political candidate's personal history beyond his candidacy status.

Sources

• [1] Dean Arnold - Ballotpedia
• [2] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [4] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [5] United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [6] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [7] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
• [8] Elections Calendar | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [10] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov
• [11] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
• [12] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 07 - FEC.gov
• [13] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [14] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [15] My Home My Tennessee
• [16] Edward Roland – Knoxville, TN | Nurse Practitioner on Doximity
• [18] Edward Carmack Roland Obituary (2026) - Knoxville, TN - Rose Funeral & Cremation - Mann
• [19] Tennessee 2026 Elections: Candidates for Governor, Senate & House | Politics1

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 “Roland”, 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 (“Roland”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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

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