Tennessee Chamber Announces Additional 2026 Legislative Endorsements
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced an additional slate of endorsements for the 2026 Tennessee General Assembly elections, supporting candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to policies that strengthen Tennessee’s economy, support employers and workers, and promote continued economic opportunity across the state.
The Chamber and its PAC remain focused on supporting candidates who understand the role of sound public policy in creating an environment where businesses can invest, grow and create jobs.
“We are pleased to support these candidates who have demonstrated a strong understanding of the issues facing Tennessee employers and the importance of maintaining our state’s economic momentum,” said Josh Brown, President and CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry. “Tennessee’s continued success depends on leaders who are willing to work with the business community and make thoughtful decisions on the policies that shape our workforce, economy and future. We look forward to working with these candidates in the next General Assembly.”
Tennessee Senate
The Tennessee Chamber endorses:
- Jimmy Matlock, Senate District 5
- Senator Bo Watson, Senate District 11
- Senator Dawn White, Senate District 13
- Senator Paul Bailey, Senate District 15
- Senator Jack Johnson, Senate District 27
Tennessee House of Representatives
The Tennessee Chamber endorses:
- Representative David Hawk, House District 5
- Representative Tim Hicks, House District 6
- Representative Rebecca Alexander, House District 7
- Representative Gary Hicks, House District 9
- Representative Robert Stevens, House District 13
- Representative Jason Zachary, House District 14
- Representative Andrew Farmer, House District 17
- Representative Dave Wright, House District 19
- Representative Tom Stinnett, House District 20
- Representative Dan Howell, House District 22
- Representative Greg Martin, House District 26
- Representative Michael Hale, House District 40
- Representative Clark Boyd, House District 46
- Representative Rush Bricken, House District 47
- Representative Bryan Terry, House District 48
- Representative Pat Marsh, House District 62
- Representative Jake McCalmon, House District 63
- Representative Clay Doggett, House District 70
- Representative Chris Todd, House District 73
- Representative Michael Lankford, House District 75
- Representative Tandy Darby, House District 76
- Representative Rusty Grills, House District 77
- Representative Mark White, House District 83
- Representative Justin Lafferty, House District 89
- Representative Kevin Vaughan, House District 95
“These endorsements reflect our commitment to advancing a strong, predictable and pro-business policy environment in Tennessee,” Brown said. “We appreciate the candidates who have engaged with the Tennessee Chamber and demonstrated their commitment to the issues that matter most to employers and their employees.”