Angus
Purdy
Independent candidate for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 midterm election
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Background
Angus Purdy is an independent candidate running in Tennessee's 6th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. 3 He is described as a small-business owner and Nashville native, and previously ran unsuccessfully for Nashville Metro Council District 18 in 2023, losing to incumbent Tom Cash; his 2023 candidate profile listed no prior elected offices. 121
Purdy chose not to respond to the Nashville Banner's candidate questionnaire and request for biographical information, leaving several details—including his education and current occupation—unconfirmed or disputed across sources. 3 The district's incumbent, U.S. Rep. John Rose, vacated the seat to run for governor, making TN-6 an open-seat race in 2026. 8
No official 2026 campaign website has been verified; a district candidate guide reported finding none as of early September 2026. 4 A personal Instagram account listed as @angusmpurdy and a personal Facebook account have been noted by a candidate-information site, though neither has been confirmed as an official campaign account. 13
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsEarly voting set to begin Oct. 14; Purdy listed as one of four TN-06 candidates
The Center Square reported that early voting in Tennessee was scheduled to begin October 14, and noted that Purdy was one of four candidates on the District 6 general election ballot.
Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsPurdy confirmed on November ballot alongside Garrett, Croley, and Monday in TN-06
Nashville Banner race coverage confirmed that Purdy and fellow independent Christopher Monday would appear on the November ballot alongside Republican Johnny Garrett and Democrat Mike Croley in Tennessee's 6th District.
Johnny Garrett, Mike Croley square off in 6th District · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 24filingAngus Purdy listed as official independent candidate in Tennessee voter guide for TN-06
A Tennessee voter guide listing candidates who had officially filed for the November 3 general election included Angus Purdy (Independent) in U.S. House District 6.
TN voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 16newsNashville Banner profiles Angus Purdy as independent candidate for TN-06; he declined to respond to survey
The Nashville Banner published a profile identifying Purdy as an independent candidate for Congress in Tennessee's 6th District. Purdy chose not to respond to the outlet's candidate survey despite multiple opportunities, leaving no account of his platform or campaign priorities.
Johnny Garrett, Mike Croley square off in 6th District · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Johnny Garrett, Mike Croley square off in 6th District(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [3] TN voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026.(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [4] District 18: Angus Purdy - Nashville Banner(opens in a new tab) Jun 28, 2023