Miller and Matlock are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Knox County election filings.
August 6 primary result: David Miller was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Jimmy Matlock 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.
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David Miller is a lifelong educator with more than 35 years of teaching in public schools, correctional facilities and a drug-abuse prevention center, per the campaign site. Miller chaired a special education department, later taught English as a Second Language and served on the Anderson County School Board, per the campaign site.
Jimmy Matlock grew up in Loudon, Tennessee, and grew his father's small service station into the multi-location Matlock Tire Service, per the campaign site. Matlock represented District 21 in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019 and serves on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Tennessee Senate District 5 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Miller and Jimmy Matlock. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Tennessee Senate District 5 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.
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Candidate roster from official Knox County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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