United States Representative, Congressional District 5
Source: elections.tn.gov
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
- Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
- Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Republican
Charlie Hatcher is a fifth-generation dairy farmer and livestock veterinarian who served as Tennessee's agriculture commissioner from 2019 to 2025. His campaign stresses gun rights, opposition to abortion, and support for President Trump's agenda.
Chaz Molder
LostDemocratic
Chaz Molder has been mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, since 2018 and holds a law degree from the University of Memphis. He cites eight balanced city budgets without property tax increases and investments in education and public safety.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Data Privacy 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for
James A. Johnson
LostIndependent
As of October 2026, we found no public information about James A. Johnson's job, background, or goals.
Independent
Micheál O'Leary is an Irish-born Nashville pub owner who runs The Lost Paddy and was previously mayor of Culver City, California. He says he opposes extreme and polarizing politics.
Records: Environment and Public Health 2 for, Anti-Corruption 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for