Hagerty to serve second U.S. Senate term after defeating Democrat Bradshaw

What This Story Is About

• Republican Bill Hagerty will represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate for a second term after defeating Democrat Marquita Bradshaw in the 2026 midterm election.

What Happens Next

• While campaigning, Hagerty said the issues at the forefront for him were securing the southern border, lowering taxes, energy independence and strengthening national security, among others.

For Context

• Hagerty, who has served as a U.S. senator for Tennessee since 2020, ran unopposed in the primaries.

Catch Up

• Elections results continue pouring in. Get live updates on results for races across the Midstate here.
• Tennesseans will be casting votes for U.S. Congress and governor. Read more about the candidates running in those races here.
• Tennesseans will be casting votes for several state House and Senate races. Read more about the candidates running in those races here.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Republican Bill Hagerty will represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate for a second term after defeating Democrat Marquita Bradshaw in the 2026 midterm election.

NBC News called the race after Hagerty won 54% of votes compared to Bradshaw’s 44.1%, as of 8:55 p.m.

Hagerty, who has served as a U.S. senator for Tennessee since 2020, ran unopposed in the primaries.

He was endorsed by President Donald Trump during Hagerty’s campaign run.

What Hagerty says he will continue fighting for while in office

While campaigning, Hagerty said the issues at the forefront for him were securing the southern border, lowering taxes, energy independence and strengthening national security, among others.

He also said he is “committed to lowering the cost of living for Tennessee families by fighting wasteful spending in Washington, making homeownership more affordable, and helping your paychecks go further.”

About Bill Hagerty

Hagerty is a 67-year-old Tennessee native. He was born in Gallatin and currently lives in Nashville.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Vanderbilt and earned a juris doctorate from Vanderbilt Law.

Before serving as one of Tennessee’s U.S. senators, he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan.