David Miller
David Miller Miller qualified under Tennessee election law to appear on the November 2026 general election ballot representing the communities of Tennessee State Senate District 5 in the 2027 legislative session.
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“I am a life long Democrat based on my life experiences. My father died when I was 5 and it was Social Security Survivor benefits that enabled my family to get by. Many of the benefits of living in our society exist because of the Democratic Party.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I’ve spent my life helping people learn and thrive. Now I’m running to fight for strong schools, tax-free groceries, and East Tennessee values that put people first.”
(Campaign website) “As a lifelong educator, I’ve spent more than 35 years fighting for students and families. I’ve taught in public schools, correctional facilities, and a drug-abuse prevention center—places where I saw firsthand the difference education can make. I created hands-on vocational and drug education programs, served as Chair of a Special Education Department, and later taught English as a Second Language.”
(Campaign website)Jimmy Matlock
Jimmy Matlock is a Republican candidate for District 5 of the Tennessee State Senate in the November 3, 2026 general election. Matlock attended Middle Tennessee State University from 1978 to 1979. He then attended the University of Tennessee from 1980 to 1982.
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