Elections - TennSight

In 2026, Tennesseans will elect a new governor, congressional representatives, state legislators, and more. Find out here where voters stand on candidates coming soon to your ballot.

Tennesseans turn on Trump?

For the first time in the history of the Beacon Poll, President Trump’s job approval in Tennessee has gone underwater. Just 48% of voters approve of the job he is doing, and 51% disapprove (-3%).

AUGUST 2026 POLL

55%

In the race for governor, Republican Marsha Blackburn leads Democrat Jerri Green 55% to 34% among likely voters, a 21-point lead.

58%

In the race for U.S. Senate, incumbent Republican Bill Hagerty leads Democrat Marquita Bradshaw by 25 points (58%-33%) among likely voters

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Additional Insights

Independent Voter Alignment Breakdown

November 2025 Poll

Of Tennessee’s Independent voters, they consider themselves:

Closer to the Republican Party

36%

Closer to the Democratic Party

of Tennessee voters surveyed voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 Ballot.

55%

Governor Bill Lee’s approval rating is holding strong in his final year in office, with 55% approving of the job he’s doing as governor, while 37% disapprove.

54%

of Tennesseans say they always vote in elections.