Henry
J. Ward, III
Independent candidate Henry J. Ward III challenges incumbent David Kustoff in Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Henry J. Ward, III is an independent candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 712 He is from Millington, Tennessee, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Memphis (1991). 12
Ward has no prior elected office identified in available sources. He has operated Ward's Home Inspectors as owner since 1993. 12
The 8th District's incumbent is Republican David Kustoff; Ward is challenging as an independent candidate. No campaign website has been verified as of the sources reviewed. 710
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 8, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Owner, Ward's Home Inspectors
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsWard confirmed among independent candidates on TN-08 ballot alongside Kustoff and Kuhn
An October 12 report on early voting in Tennessee lists Henry J. Ward III among several independents running in TN-08 alongside Republican incumbent David Kustoff and Democrat Heidi Kuhn. Early voting began Wednesday, October 14, ahead of the November 3 general election.
Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25pollNo public polls found for TN-08 race including Ward as of September 25
The Political Media Monitor candidate-profile page noted no public polls for the TN-08 race specifically measuring Ward had been identified as of September 25, 2026.
Henry J. Ward III (I) — U.S. Representative, TN-08 | 2026 profile · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24filingHenry J. Ward III listed as independent candidate on Tennessee's certified Nov. 3 general-election ballot
A candidate-profile page confirms Ward was listed as 'Henry J. Ward, III' on Tennessee's certified November 3 general-election candidate list for TN-08, described as an independent.
Henry J. Ward III (I) — U.S. Representative, TN-08 | 2026 profile · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 3
- [1] Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] VOTE411 Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [3] Henry J. Ward III (I) — U.S. Representative, TN-08 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026