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Tennessee · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 3

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Chuck Fleischmann Republican · Incumbent Republican Chuck Fleischmann has represented Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House since 2011. Full profile → Anna Golladay Democratic Democratic challenger Anna Golladay is running against Republican incumbent Chuck Fleischmann in Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Dean Arnold Independent Chattanooga journalist and author running as an independent for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Donnie Lynn Ownby Independent Independent candidate Donnie Lynn Ownby challenges incumbent Chuck Fleischmann in Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Edward John Roland Independent Independent challenger for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District seat in the November 2026 election Full profile → Jean Howard-Hill Independent Jean Howard-Hill is an independent candidate running for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Rodney Joe King Independent Independent candidate Rodney Joe King, retired Navy captain and former science teacher, seeks Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueChuck Fleischmann
Republican
Anna Golladay
Democratic
Dean Arnold
Independent
Donnie Lynn Ownby
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports lower taxes, deregulation, and reduced government spending Supports higher wages, labor rights, and anti-corporate-greed policies Opposes Big Beautiful Bill; critical of Social Security structure Supports expanding manufacturing and reducing offshored jobs
Housingno sourced position Supports expanding affordable housing programs and homeownership aid no sourced position no sourced position
Health careOpposes government-run health insurance; supports patient choice Supports expanding healthcare access, Medicare, ACA, and rural hospitals no sourced position no sourced position
ImmigrationOpposes amnesty; supports border wall and strict enforcement Supports pathway to citizenship; opposes ICE and 287(g) agreements Favors individual case handling; supports deportation; criticizes ICE overreach Supports strong border security and protecting U.S. citizens
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life; opposes taxpayer funding for abortion and Planned Parenthood Supports restoring nationwide abortion access and reproductive rights Pro-life; condemns abortion and infanticide no sourced position
EducationSupports state and local control over education; opposes federal mandates Opposes school vouchers; supports full funding for public schools Opposes sexual content taught to young children in public schools Supports grade-level literacy, unbiased history, and global competitiveness
Climate & energySupports 'all of the above' energy strategy including renewables Supports TVA renewable expansion and environmental protection no sourced position Believes manufacturing can coexist with environmental protection
Crime & public safetySupports using law enforcement tools to detain/deport criminal aliens Supports criminal-justice reform and ICE abolishment Supports deporting undocumented immigrants; says ICE overreach should be prosecuted no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports permanent tax cuts; opposes tax increases Supports wealth tax, removing Social Security payroll cap, and cutting Pentagon contractor spending Would have voted against 'Big Beautiful Bill'; defends Social Security benefits no sourced position
GunsStrong Second Amendment supporter; opposes gun restrictions Supports common-sense gun laws to reduce child gun deaths no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsRaised election-integrity concerns; supported Electoral College objection Supports voting rights, anti-gerrymandering, and campaign finance reform no sourced position Supports congressional term limits; greater civic participation
Foreign policy & defenseStrong U.S.-Israel ally; supports nuclear modernization Opposes blank checks for Pentagon contractors; no specific foreign-policy agenda no sourced position Prioritizes border security, strong military, and cutting foreign aid to corrupt politicians

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