Jeremy
Dean Hearn
Independent scientist running for Tennessee's U.S. Senate seat in 2026, challenging incumbent Sen. Bill Hagerty
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Background
Jeremy Dean Hearn is an Independent candidate running for the U.S. Senate seat in Tennessee (Class 2) in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty.12 His campaign website describes him as an "American Scientist," and his BallotReady candidate profile lists him as a research associate at Sanofi US from 2019 to present.1113
According to the VOTE411 candidate guide, Hearn holds a B.A. in biology from Earlham College, and has pursued training and graduate studies at MIT, Harvard University, The Ohio State University, and Boston University, where he studied molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry.14 He is listed as being from Collierville, Tennessee.2113
Hearn has no prior elected office identified in the reviewed sources.113 His campaign is built around an independent, cross-partisan message, reflected in his use of "Purple Pledge" branding across his social media presence.113
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- jeremydeanhearnforsenate.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 11newsFox News Tennessee results page lists Hearn among candidates for November 3 general election
A Fox News Tennessee election results page updated October 11, 2026 listed Jeremy Dean Hearn among the candidates for the November 3 general election, with no votes yet reported.
Tennessee 2026 Midterm Election Results · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9filingiVoter Guide lists Hearn as Independent candidate in Tennessee U.S. Senate general election
iVoter Guide's Tennessee U.S. Senate general-election guide, updated around October 9–10, 2026, listed Jeremy Dean Hearn as an Independent candidate from Tennessee.
2026 General Election - Tennessee US Senate - iVoter Guide · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsJeremy Dean Hearn listed as Independent U.S. Senate candidate in Tennessee voter guide
WSMV listed Jeremy Dean Hearn among the Independent candidates running for U.S. Senate in Tennessee in its coverage of the last day to register to vote for the 2026 midterm elections.
It’s the last day to register to vote in Tennessee for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Here’s what you need to know · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Tennessee 2026 Midterm Election Results(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] 2026 General Election - Tennessee US Senate - iVoter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] JDH for US Senate 2026 Campaign at Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] It’s the last day to register to vote in Tennessee for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Here’s what you need to know(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] JDH for US Senate 2026 Campaign at Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [6] United States Senate 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026