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Tennessee · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Charlie Hatcher Republican Republican congressional candidate for Tennessee's 5th District; former state agriculture commissioner and livestock veterinarian Full profile → Chaz Molder Democratic Columbia, TN Mayor and attorney Chaz Molder is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. Full profile → James A. Johnson Independent Independent candidate from Memphis running for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Micheál (Me-Haul) O'Leary Independent Independent candidate for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District; Irish-born pub owner and former Culver City, CA mayor Full profile →

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IssueCharlie Hatcher
Republican
Chaz Molder
Democratic
James A. Johnson
Independent
Micheál (Me-Haul) O'Leary
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports cutting costs, energy prices, and inflation relief Supports lower costs, labor protections, and opposes tariffs no sourced position Blames unapproved war and tariffs for driving up costs
HousingAcknowledges housing costs are too high for families Supports increasing housing supply and expedited permitting no sourced position no sourced position
Health careSupports affordable healthcare and 'Make America Healthy Again' Supports affordable healthcare as a basic right; backs rural hospitals no sourced position no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports secure borders; shared post backing immigration suspension Supports secure borders within comprehensive reform; opposes family separation no sourced position no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life Supports Roe v. Wade framework; opposes Tennessee's strict restrictions no sourced position no sourced position
Educationno sourced position Supports access to quality education for all children no sourced position Supports broad workforce-focused curriculum over narrow high-earning tracks
Climate & energyOpposes long-term federal subsidies for renewable energy Supports stable federal renewable energy incentives and nuclear power no sourced position no sourced position
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Supports law enforcement; opposes enforcement quotas and family separations no sourced position no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports reducing federal spending and letting families keep more earnings Pledges to lower taxes, costs, and debt on day one no sourced position no sourced position
GunsSelf-labels as 'Pro-Gun' in campaign branding Supports Second Amendment with emphasis on responsible gun ownership no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Opposes gerrymandering; supports ban on congressional stock trading no sourced position Supports transparency and independence from party leadership
Foreign policy & defenseFrames agricultural security as a national security priority Opposes war in Iran; calls for congressional war authorization no sourced position Opposes unapproved war; links it to economic harm in district

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