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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade

Tennessee holds state primary elections for U.S. Senate and House seats

Tennessee voters will participate in a state primary on Thursday to select nominees for U.S. Senate and U.S. House seats. The election includes a contest for the senior U.S. Senate seat and the first primary under a new congressional map that resulted in the retirement of a longtime Democratic representative in Memphis.

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Why It Matters

The primary determines the candidates who will appear on the general election ballot for Tennessee's federal representation, including a seat in the U.S. Senate and a newly redrawn U.S. House district in Memphis.

Key Facts

  • Tennessee is holding a state primary election on Thursday.
  • The primary includes a contest for the state's senior U.S. Senate seat.
  • Memphis voters are selecting nominees for a U.S. House seat under a new congressional map.
  • The new congressional map was drawn by Republicans.
  • The new congressional map led to the retirement of a longtime Democratic U.S. House representative.

Who's Mentioned

personSteve Cohen“Democratic U.S. Representative”personBill Hagerty“U.S. Senator”personMarsha Blackburn“U.S. Senator and gubernatorial candidate”personJustin Pearson“State Representative and candidate for U.S. House”locationTennessee“State holding primary elections”locationMemphis“City where voters are choosing nominees under a new congressional map.”personJohn Rose“U.S. Representative and gubernatorial candidate”personBill Lee“Governor of Tennessee”personDonald Trump“Former President”