Andrew Gerena, an Independent from Knoxville, is running for the U.S. Senate seat representing Tennessee in the 2026 general election.
Gerena qualified for the ballot by petition, filing on March 9, 2026, according to a Tennessee Secretary of State filing record. BallotReady lists him as certified for the ballot.
Candidate information
- Name: Andrew Gerena
- Party: Independent
- Office sought: U.S. Senate (Tennessee)
- Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Residence: Knoxville, Tennessee
About the race
The race includes a crowded field. Other candidates listed by BallotReady are Bill Hagerty (Republican), Marquita Bradshaw (Democratic), Catherine Barcel Whitson (Independent), David Sutman Jr. (Independent), James William Macon III (Independent), Jeremy Dean Hearn (Independent), Robert Jones (Independent), Tharon Chandler (Independent) and Yoshi D. Matthews (Independent).
Editor's note: No policy positions, experience details or qualifications were available in reviewed materials for this candidate. This profile will be updated if additional information becomes available.
How to participate
Williamson County residents can check their registration and find polling locations through the Tennessee Secretary of State's website.
