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James William Macon III

Independent candidate for United States Senate, Tennessee · Challenger

Business executive in procurement, finance and supply chain (self-described)

James William Macon III is an independent candidate for U.S. Senate from Memphis. A third-party guide says he qualified for the ballot by petition and filed on March 10, 2026. He is one of ten candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

Where III stands

Campaign finance

Says he accepts no contributions or donations from anyone. Argues elected officials should spend more time listening to citizens than raising money.

National debt / fiscal policy

Lists the growing national debt as a top challenge. Says his campaign aims to put the nation on a path toward long-term fiscal responsibility.

Constitution / democracy

Says his campaign focuses on restoring government accountability and strengthening oversight and checks and balances.

Education

Names educational shortcomings as a national challenge and lists better education outcomes as a campaign priority.

Health care

Names health care affordability as a concern and lists better health care outcomes as a campaign priority.

Housing

Lists protecting homeownership as a campaign priority.

Agriculture / land use

Lists strengthening agriculture as a campaign priority.

Wages / economy

Names rising living costs and economic uncertainty as challenges. Lists supporting economic growth and reducing poverty as campaign priorities.

Background

• Independent candidate for U.S. Senate, Tennessee, 2026
• Worked more than 20 years in procurement, finance, supply chain, operations, media and organizational leadership (self-described)
• Employers listed: Stryker, Medtronic, Wright Medical, Williams-Sonoma, CNN, CBS News
• M.B.A., Marketing and Logistics & Transportation, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• M.A., Communications Media Studies, Northern Illinois University
• B.A., Communications Media Production, Northern Illinois University
• Certificate in Electronics, Metropolitan Community College, East St. Louis, IL
• No prior elected office found

Also running for United States Senate

• Bill Hagerty Republican
• Marquita Bradshaw Democratic
• Tharon Chandler Independent
• Andrew Gerena Independent
• Jeremy Dean Hearn Independent
• Robert Jones Independent
• Yoshi D. Matthews Independent
• David Sutman, Jr. Independent
• Catherine Barcel "Barcy" Whitson Independent

Sources

• WSMV: Tennessee Nov. 3 general election candidate list
• Civoren candidate profile (candidate statement and education)
• TN 2026 Ballot Guide: U.S. Senate
• TN Firefly: U.S. Senate election 2026
• Ballotpedia: U.S. Senate elections, 2026

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