Jean Howard-Hill

Jean Howard-Hill is an independent candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 general election [1]. She previously ran for the same seat as a Republican in 2010 and as an Independent in 2024, where she received 1.5% of the vote (5,120 votes) against incumbent Charles J. Fleischmann [3]. In the 2026 cycle, she is one of five candidates listed for the general election ballot on November 3, 2026 [5].

Howard-Hill holds a Bachelor of Arts in urban planning and government from Wheaton College, a Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee School of Law, and a PhD in Philosophy from Oxford Graduate School [14]. Her professional background includes serving as a business executive at Howard-Hill Consultants and working as a professor of political science and public administration at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga [1], [14]. She was named Outstanding Professor of the Year in 2006 [18].

A long-time political activist, Howard-Hill founded the National Republican African-American Caucus and served as its national chair [14]. She is also the founder of The Healing Place Corporation and Victory Songs Collection Publications [14]. In the past, she directed the "Democracy In Action" civics program for local school systems and led the "Pull-up Pants Professor" campaign aimed at improving the appearance and opportunities for African American males [18], [19]. She is a widow with one child, LaShunda Hill [14].

Sources

• [1] Jean Howard-Hill - Ballotpedia
• [2] Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District - Ballotpedia
• [3] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2024 - Ballotpedia
• [4] Stephen King (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia
• [5] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [6] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [7] Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [8] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [9] United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [11] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [12] Find 2026 Election Information | Nashville.gov
• [13] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [14] Jean Howard-Hill's Biography
• [16] Vote Smart | Facts For All
• [17] Jean Howard-Hill enters Congressional primary | Chattanooga Times Free Press
• [18] Jean Howard-Hill To Run For 3rd District House Seat - Chattanoogan.com
• [19] Jean Howard-Hill Enters 3rd District Race - Chattanoogan.com

Public filings

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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 “Howard-Hill”, 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 (“Howard-Hill”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

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

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