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Marquita
Bradshaw

Marquita Bradshaw is the 2026 Tennessee Democratic U.S. Senate nominee and environmental-justice nonprofit leader.

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positions
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endorsements
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Opponents Bill Hagerty R+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Marquita Bradshaw is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Tennessee in the 2026 general election, scheduled for November 3, 2026. She is the founder and executive director of Sowing Justice, an environmental-justice nonprofit, and describes herself as a tenth-generation South Memphis resident. 1413

Before launching her Senate campaigns, Bradshaw built a career in labor and community organizing, environmental advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. Her documented affiliations include the AFL-CIO, Tennesseans for Fair Taxation, the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, the Sierra Club, and the American Federation of Government Employees. She holds a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from the University of Memphis. 48

Bradshaw first ran for U.S. Senate in 2020, winning the Democratic nomination in that cycle before losing the general election. She is again the Democratic nominee in 2026, challenging Republican incumbent Bill Hagerty. 61517

Her campaign emphasizes environmental justice, workers' rights, and opposition to special-interest influence in government. She has no prior elected office. 411

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. Senate, Tennessee
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Founder and Executive Director of Sowing Justice
Website
marquitabradshaw.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 10
    news
    Trump attacks Bradshaw at Clarksville rally, calling her a socialist; Hagerty appears onstage

    At a rally for Tennessee Republicans in Clarksville, President Trump attacked Bradshaw and called her a socialist, and predicted Hagerty would win easily. Hagerty appeared onstage and thanked Trump for his support. These characterizations are Trump's and are not independently established descriptions of Bradshaw.

    UPDATE: Trump boasts of ‘golden age of America’ during rally in Clarksville | PHOTOS - ClarksvilleNow.com · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Tennessee voter-registration deadline passes; Bradshaw listed on November 3 ballot

    October 5 was the last day to register to vote in Tennessee for the 2026 midterm elections. Bradshaw is confirmed as the Democratic Senate candidate on the November 3 general election ballot. Early voting is scheduled for October 14–29.

    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)
  3. Oct 2
    news
    Bradshaw says she would vote for a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran

    In an emailed statement sent on her behalf to Dispute Index, Bradshaw stated she would vote for a War Powers Resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress had authorized the action or there was an imminent threat. The statement was not published on her campaign website.

    Marquita Bradshaw says she would vote for a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 1
    news
    Bradshaw did not participate in Knox News voter guide questionnaire

    Knox News published a voter guide with responses from Senate candidates. Bradshaw did not participate in the outlet's online questionnaire.

    U.S. Senate voter's guide for Tennessee: Meet candidates ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Aug 26
    poll
    Beacon Center poll shows Hagerty leading Bradshaw 58% to 33% among likely Tennessee voters

    A late-August Beacon Center poll found Republican incumbent Bill Hagerty leading Democratic challenger Marquita Bradshaw 58% to 33% among likely Tennessee voters. This is the only public poll identified in the sources reviewed and should not be treated as a definitive measure of the race.

    donoralpha.com · racesOutside money in every 2026 House and Senate race · DonorAlpha · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC) organization
    Listed among the NWPC's 2026 endorsed candidates; no specific endorsement date stated on the page. nwpc.org
  • Centrist Independent Voter PAC (CIVPAC) organization
    CIVPAC announced its endorsement of Bradshaw for U.S. Senate in Tennessee. centristindependentvoter.com · Sep 10, 2026
  • Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council union
    Listed as endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate in the TN AFL-CIO 2026 general election endorsements announcement. tnaflcio.org · Aug 18, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2,257
Spent
$1,293
Cash on hand
$1,043

As of Jul 17, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S4TN00542(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] donoralpha.com · racesOutside money in every 2026 House and Senate race · DonorAlpha(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] UPDATE: Trump boasts of ‘golden age of America’ during rally in Clarksville | PHOTOS - ClarksvilleNow.com(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] 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
  4. [4] United States Senate 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  5. [5] Marquita Bradshaw says she would vote for a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] U.S. Senate voter's guide for Tennessee: Meet candidates ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  7. [7] CIVPAC Endorses Marquita Bradshaw for U.S. Senate in Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
  8. [8] Endorsed Candidates - National Women's Political Caucus(opens in a new tab) Aug 25, 2026
  9. [9] Bold Action: Environmental and Climate Justice(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026
  10. [10] Build A Fair And Equitable Economy(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026
  11. [11] Marquita Bradshaw | A Champion for Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026
  12. [12] Marquita Bradshaw | Healthcare Is a Right(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026
  13. [13] Marquita Bradshaw | Invest In Affordable Housing(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026
  14. [14] TN AFL-CIO Announces 2026 General Election ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
  15. [15] Tennesseans begin early voting with US Sen. Bill Hagerty facing 5 ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
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