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Hamilton County, Tennessee

Tennessee Senate District 11

See where Roberts and Watson stand on taxes, public safety and schools. Names follow official Hamilton County election filings.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Tim Roberts was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Bo Watson was unopposed for the Republican nomination. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official primary results. Independent candidates certified for November, if any, are added at the Secretary of State's certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Bo Watson, is on the ballot.

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Tim Roberts

Democratic

Biography

Tim Roberts is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Bo Watson

Bo Watson

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Reduce taxes
  • Improve education
  • Strengthen public safety
Biography

Bo Watson was first elected to the Tennessee Senate in 2006 and chairs the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee, per the campaign site. Watson has practiced physical therapy for more than 30 years and is Director of Sports Medicine and Therapy Services at HCA Parkridge Medical Center, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee Senate District 11 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Roberts and Bo Watson. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, public safety and schools.

When is the Tennessee Senate District 11 election in Tennessee?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Tennessee are on the Tennessee election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Hamilton County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Hamilton County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Tim Roberts, full profileBo Watson, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office