Primary Elections
Tennessee Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Tennessee ahead of the 2026 general election.
August 4, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
May 2026
Filing Deadline
Moderate — Governor open seat,
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Marsha Blackburn (R) up 2026 |
| Governor | Bill Lee (R) is term-limited — open seat |
| U.S. House | TN-5 (Andy Ogles) potential primary challenge |
2026 Primary Overview
Tennessee holds August primaries. Marsha Blackburn faces Senate re-election and may attract a primary challenger. Governor Lee is term-limited, creating a competitive Republican primary. TN-5 incumbent may face a MAGA primary.