Jean
Howard-Hill
Jean Howard-Hill is an independent candidate running for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Jean Howard-Hill is an independent candidate running for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in the November 2026 general election, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 111 The current officeholder is Republican Chuck Fleischmann; Howard-Hill is not the incumbent. 611
Howard-Hill has sought the District 3 seat on prior occasions. An election-history source lists her in the 2008 general election for District 3, and a 2026 candidate profile notes she ran for the seat as a Republican in 2012, including as a write-in candidate. 114 She has no documented prior elected office. 1
Earlier coverage described Howard-Hill as a political science professor, lawyer, and Republican activist with ties to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. A 2023 local article referenced her academic teaching career and noted a 2006 political-science teaching award at UTC. 15 A 2026 candidate profile described her as a political science professor, though her current employer is not confirmed in the sources reviewed. 1
As of late 2026, no verified campaign website or official social media accounts have been confirmed in available sources. 3
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsHoward-Hill named among independent candidates on TN-3 November 3 ballot in early-voting roundup
The Center Square reported that Howard-Hill was among the independent candidates on the November 3 ballot for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District, in the context of early voting beginning in Tennessee.
Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27filingHoward-Hill listed among seven general-election ballot candidates for TN-3 on ChamberLight
ChamberLight's TN-3 race page lists Howard-Hill as one of seven candidates on the general-election ballot, running as an independent. No fundraising amount is displayed for her.
Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District 2026: Golladay vs. Fleischmann | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17filingJean Howard-Hill listed as Independent candidate for TN-3 on iVoterGuide
iVoterGuide's Tennessee 2026 candidate list names Jean Howard-Hill as an Independent candidate for U.S. Representative, District 3.
TN voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 3
- [1] Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District 2026: Golladay vs. Fleischmann | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [3] TN voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026.(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026