2026 Elections
Slate of Democratic Candidates for 2026
Mid-Term Elections
Jerri Green for Governor
She’s a mom, a lawyer, a public servant, and a proud Democrat who gets things done–and she’s running to be your next Governor of Tennessee. She’s fought her entire career for working people and families helping guarantee wages families can actually live on, creating programs to reduce violent crime and gun theft, and increasing healthcare access through pioneering an at-home HIV test program and funding for Black midwives.
She knows from firsthand experience how hard it is for working families to get by. That’s why she’ll fight to make government serve everyone, not just the powerful and ultra wealthy. She’s fighting for change you can feel at your kitchen table.
Learn more about issues at greenfortn.com
Early voting October14-29, 2026. Election Day - November 3, 2026
Jerri Green, center at the Loudon County picnic.
Michaela Barnett for Congress
Tennessee District 02
Michaela Barnett grew up learning the value of hard work, doing barn chores before and after school on her family’s horse farm.
In college, Michaela started a campus-wide composting program and worked at a local farm to learn and help pay for school.
As an AmeriCorps member, she launched three programs at UT that are still thriving.
While getting her doctorate in Civil Engineering, Michaela built a small business in Knox county, creating jobs, helping other Tennessee small businesses, and serving thousands of East Tennesseans.
Then, Michaela went to work in Congress as a science policy fellow, where she saw firsthand how our leaders in DC were failing East Tennessee.
Michaela Barnett knows firsthand what it means to make payroll, take care of the land, and work hard all day, every day.
Now she’s ready to fight for you, so that East Tennesseans have a representative that works as hard as they do.
Learn more about issues at michaelafortennessee
Michaela Barnett at the Loudon County picnic.
Early voting October14-29, 2026. Election Day - November 3, 2026
Marquita Bradshaw for US Senate
A tenth-generation South Memphis resident, Marquita has built on her family’s tradition of labor and community advocacy by working on issues affecting working families and historically underserved neighborhoods.
Her career has focused on environmental health, workers’ rights, economic opportunity, and public accountability. As executive director of Sowing Justice, an environmental justice nonprofit, she has addressed concerns involving industrial pollution, fossil-fuel infrastructure, data-center development, and their effects on local communities.
Drawing on years of grassroots advocacy, Marquita emphasizes community participation and government accountability. Her approach centers the experiences of residents directly affected by public policy and seeks to ensure that communities have a role in decisions concerning their health, livelihoods, and future.
Learn more about issues at marquitabradshaw.com
Marquita Bradshaw for Senate
Early voting October14-29, 2026. Election Day - November 3, 2026
David Miller for Tennessee State Senate
As a lifelong educator, David Miller spent more than 35 years fighting for students and families. He taught in public schools, correctional facilities, and a drug-abuse prevention center—places where he saw firsthand the difference education can make. He created hands-on vocational and drug education programs, served as Chair of a Special Education Department, and later taught English as a Second Language.
After a long career in the classroom, Miller made his home in Oak Ridge and continued serving the community as a member of the Anderson County School Board. He has always believed in putting people first and finding practical solutions that work for everyone.
In the State Senate, He will keep fighting for:
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Strong Public Schools — making sure our tax dollars go to schools that need them, not vouchers that take away from public schools
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Tax-Free groceries — because feeding your family shouldn’t cost extra
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People over profits — so everyday Tennesseans come first
He is ready to take East Tennessee’s common-sense values to the State House and work for a better future for all of us.
Learn more about issues at davidmillerfortennessee.com/
David Miller for Tennessee State Senate
Early voting October14-29, 2026. Election Day - November 3, 2026
Ali Simpson for Tennessee State House District 32
Ali Simpson is a candidate for Tennessee State House District 32, which represents Roane County and Lenoir City. She operates a small farm with her family in Ten Mile.
Ali’s Experience
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On the board of Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers Coalition: Ali Advocates for sustainable agriculture policy and resources for young and beginning farmers
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Americorps alum with Habitat for Humanity
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Former program coordinator with SCORE and the Small Business Administration (SBA), where she worked to establish programs that provide free education and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Small farm operator: growing and selling veggies, wrasslin’ animals, wearing many (straw) hats.
Ali's experience in these roles has shown her that this country is abundant with folks who have the grit, drive, and know-how to lift up themselves and their communities. With the right support, like access to affordable health care, a man in her community could start what would become a regional composting business from the back of his pickup truck. With a weatherized home and a lower heating bill, a family she served at Habitat could save a little more for their future. With a small grant, a farmer can produce fresh, healthy food for schools and food banks.
Ali’s Goals
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Fight for policies that improve the health, freedom and empowerment of the people.
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Reverse the ongoing and shameless transfer of public wealth to corporations and special interests, and return that wealth to the hands of the people.
Learn more about issues at www.simpson4tn32.com
Ali Simpson at the Loudon County Picnic
Early voting October14-29, 2026. Election Day - November 3, 2026
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Democratic Candidates for Local Elections:
Are you the person we've been waiting for?
Now more than ever, we need people to step up and fight for working families. We need to build a movement across the board: City Councils, County Commissions, State Legislatures, School Boards, County Treasurers, the list goes on.
The election commission told one of the leaders from the Loudon County Democratic Party executive committee that when people request a Democratic ballot, the volunteer is only required to hand them the ballot. As soon as the voter looks at the ballot, a common response is, "Why is there no one to vote for on this ballot?"
Democrats, that is what we must change! To begin changing the outcome of our elections, we must get a name in every local contest. Will they all win? Probably not. . . but to build trust in Democrats and the Democratic Party, we must be on the ballot.
This is where YOU, Loudon County Democrat, come in. We are asking you to be brave, and bold, and submit your name for an office. Our goal is to have a candidate in every local contest.
Maybe you've never considered running for office or seen yourself as a public official. But we need more people like you to step up and run for office. You don't have to be perfect - You just have to care.
Election Information
For more information contact the: Loudon County Election Commission
Loudon County Election Commission
100 River Road, Suite 108 • P.O. Box 193
Loudon, TN 37774
Website: www.loudoncountyvotes.com
E-mail: Harrisons@loudoncounty-tn.gov
Susan Harrison, Administrator of Election
Contact your Senators and Representative:
Tim Burchett: https://burchett.house.gov/contact
Phone:
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Knoxville - 865-523-3772
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Maryville - 865-984-5464
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Washington, DC - 202-225-5435
Mail:
Office of Representative Tim Burchett
1122 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Marsha Blackburn: https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/email-me
Phone:
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Chattanooga - 423-541-2939
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Knoxville - 865-540-3781
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Washington, DC - 202-228-0566
Mail:
Office of Senator Marsha Blackburn
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Bill Hagerty: https://www.hagerty.senate.gov/email-me/
Phone:
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Chattanooga - 423-752-5337
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Knoxville - 865-545-4253
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Washington, DC - 202-224-4944
Mail:
Office of Senator Hagerty
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510