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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General Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus 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 47% to 40.5% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+6.5 margin based on 2 polls, the last three or fewer.
Is the 2026 TN-05 House race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the PollingSource polling average rates it Likely R, the current rating band. An upset is not impossible.
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 last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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