Dennis
Clark
Independent candidate Dennis Clark is challenging for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District seat in November 2026.
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Background
Dennis Clark is an independent candidate running for U.S. Representative in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 election. He is not the incumbent; the seat is currently held by another officeholder.12
Clark was born and raised in Arlington, Tennessee, where he continues to reside.24 He graduated from Bolton High School and LeMoyne-Owen College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English.24 His campaign biography notes that he ran for mayor of Arlington in 1979, though no source confirms he won that race or has held elected office.4
Clark has operated a campaign website, Dennis Clark for Congress, as the primary public-facing outlet for his candidacy.9 The available sources do not document a current employer or professional career history for Clark.34
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- dennisclarkforcongresscom.wordpress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsClark named among four TN-9 candidates as early voting set to begin Oct. 14
A Center Square report listed Clark alongside Michelle Davis Head, Democrat Justin Pearson, and Republican Brent Taylor as candidates on the November 3 ballot, and noted that early voting would begin Wednesday, October 14.
Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9filingiVoterGuide lists Clark for TN-9 but records no questionnaire responses
Clark's candidate profile on iVoterGuide listed him as an independent in the November 3 District 9 general election, with all questionnaire items marked 'Did not answer,' providing no policy platform or campaign priorities.
Dennis Clark · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsWSMV profiles Dennis Clark as independent candidate in TN-9 general election
WSMV identified Dennis Jeffrey Clark as an independent candidate born, raised, and living in Arlington, with a bachelor's degree in English from LeMoyne-Owen College and a background as an actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsWTVF's Inside Politics airs candidate coverage for TN District 9 race
WTVF's Inside Politics published coverage of interviews with candidates in the District 9 race. Whether Clark participated was not established by available reporting.
ELECTION 2026: TN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 9 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21pollPoll shows TN-9 race between Taylor and Pearson; Clark noted as also on ballot
Tennessee Lookout reported a Hart Research poll of 400 likely voters showing Republican Brent Taylor leading Democrat Justin Pearson 48%-44%. The report noted that independent Dennis Clark and fellow independent Michelle Davis Head were also on the ballot, but no measured support level for Clark was reported.
Pearson put Tennessee front and center at forum during Congressional Black Caucus week · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Dennis Clark(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Dennis Clark – Dennis Clark for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [4] Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [5] ELECTION 2026: TN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 9(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [6] Pearson put Tennessee front and center at forum during Congressional Black Caucus week(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026