Primary
Democratic Primary
Held August 6, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaz Molder ✓ | 17,729 | 40.5% | |
| Yolanda Cooper-Sutton | 14,361 | 32.8% | |
| Rachel Hurley | 4,857 | 11.1% | |
| DeVante R. Hill | 4,324 | 9.9% | |
| Carrie Ann Iacomini | 2,491 | 5.7% |
Republican Primary
Held August 6, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Hatcher ✓ | 36,544 | 53.2% | |
| Andy Ogles | 32,091 | 46.8% |
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Average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Research (D) partisan·D | 2026-10-01 | 552 LV | ±4.20 | Chaz Molder 41.00% | Charlie Hatcher 46.00% |
| Impact Research (D) partisan·D | 2026-08-24 | 500 LV | ±4.40 | Chaz Molder 40.00% | Charlie Hatcher 48.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 TN-05 House race?
Charlie Hatcher leads Chaz Molder 46% to 41% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+5.0 margin based on 1 poll from the most recent week of polls ending in the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 TN-05 House race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates it Lean R, the current rating band, and the race is competitive.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 TN-05 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from Impact Research (D) (completed October 1, 2026), found Chaz Molder (D) at 41% and Charlie Hatcher (R) at 46%.
When is the 2026 TN-05 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of scientific public polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days. One poll in that week is the average. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists the polls from that window. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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