U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee to seek reelection
“Never in my lifetime could I have imagined that we’d find ourselves at the precipice of so many crises,” Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., said in a video. “The last administration delivered mayhem and chaos, not only here in America but around the world.” (Mariam Zuhaib/AP file)
Hagerty’s decision to seek another six-year term in 2026 is the first move in a political puzzle that will determine what the 2026 ballot looks like in other races, including the race for Tennessee governor.
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