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Bill Hagerty

Republican candidate for United States Senate, Tennessee · Incumbent

U.S. Senator from Tennessee (incumbent)

Bill Hagerty is the incumbent Republican U.S. Senator from Tennessee and is running for re-election in 2026 instead of running for governor. He won the August 2026 Republican primary unopposed, receiving 629,194 votes. He serves on the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees.

Where Hagerty stands

Cryptocurrency / stablecoin regulation

Sponsored the GENIUS Act to set a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. He says the framework protects consumers, promotes innovation, and modernizes U.S. payment systems.

Immigration

Introduced a bill to end federal housing assistance for immigrants who are in the country illegally.

Disaster relief

Joined the Tennessee congressional delegation in September 2026 in urging President Trump to quickly approve Governor Bill Lee's request for a Major Disaster Declaration after severe weather in West Tennessee.

Background

• U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 2021–present
• Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, Tennessee, 2026 (unopposed in the August 2026 primary)
• Member, Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees

Also running for United States Senate

• Marquita Bradshaw Democratic
• Tharon Chandler Independent
• Andrew Gerena Independent
• Jeremy Dean Hearn Independent
• Robert Jones Independent
• James William Macon III Independent
• Yoshi D. Matthews Independent
• David Sutman, Jr. Independent
• Catherine Barcel "Barcy" Whitson Independent

Sources

• Wikipedia: 2026 United States Senate election in Tennessee
• The Hill: Hagerty announces reelection bid
• Sen. Hagerty floor remarks on GENIUS Act
• Sen. Hagerty official newsroom

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.