primary - Partisan - U.S. Senator
Diana Onyejiaka holds a Juris Doctor and degrees in political science and public administration, with experience organizing business conferences through her consulting firm. The biography documents no disciplinary record or controversy. Bio does not indicate federal legislative drafting experience or prior elected office service.
Kevin Lee McCants holds degrees in engineering and psychology and worked as a production supervisor, yet his biography shows no federal legislative experience or history of statewide constituency engagement. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate experience drafting federal statute or advising on judicial confirmations.
Brewer's biography shows extensive diplomatic experience as a U.S. Ambassador and Foreign Service officer, demonstrating skills in international negotiation and federal service relevant to Senate advice and consent duties. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate experience drafting federal statute or managing statewide constituency concerns within Tennessee.
Marquita Bradshaw's biography shows extensive advocacy for environmental justice and community organizing in Tennessee, alongside a historic 2020 Democratic primary victory, yet she lacks federal legislative experience drafting statutes or serving on Senate committees. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate experience in advising on judicial confirmations or ratifying treaties.
Civil Miller-Watkins' biography shows experience in state legislative campaigns and local education governance, relevant to constituency understanding and coalition-building. She served as vice-chair of a county Board of Education and ran for state Senate and House seats. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary actions. Bio does not indicate federal legislative craft or advice-and-consent experience.
Jeremy Dean Hearn's biography identifies him as an Independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Tennessee but provides no details regarding legislative craft at the federal level, statewide constituency understanding, or persuasion skills across party lines. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary history. Bio does not indicate experience drafting federal statute or confirming judicial appointments.
Matthews' biography shows nonprofit leadership and accounting expertise relevant to economic concerns and integrity demands. She founded a Tennessee organization aiding vulnerable residents and holds business degrees while pursuing CPA certification. No disciplinary records or controversies appear in the provided text. Bio does not indicate federal legislative experience or advice-and-consent experience.
David Sutman Jr.'s biography shows he is an Independent candidate for Tennessee's U.S. Senate seat who filed with the FEC in March 2026. The record contains no evidence of prior legislative craft at the federal level, statewide constituency management, or experience persuading across party lines to form working majorities. Bio does not indicate experience in advising on judicial confirmations or ratifying treaties.
Andrew Gerena's biography identifies him as an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee, running for a Class II seat in November 2026. The record does not indicate prior legislative experience drafting federal statute or experience serving on committees involved in advice and consent for judicial confirmations. Bio does not indicate experience with statewide constituency management or experience building cross-party coalitions at the federal level.
Robert Jones's biography identifies him as an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee, indicating a potential focus on non-partisan coalition building. The record contains no documented controversies or disciplinary history. Bio does not indicate legislative craft at the federal level or experience advising on judicial confirmations and treaty ratification.
James William Macon III's biography identifies him as an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee, indicating potential independence from party factions. The record does not document prior federal legislative experience, statewide constituency management, or specific history regarding judicial confirmations and treaty ratification. Bio does not indicate federal legislative craft or advice-and-consent experience.
Chandler's biography shows a farmer with a degree in economics and multiple unsuccessful campaigns for federal office since 2000. The record documents no elected or appointed public service history, nor any disciplinary actions or controversies. Bio does not indicate experience drafting federal legislation or serving on committees to advise on judicial confirmations.