Impact Research
50%40%30%20%10%0%
41%
TN-05 Democratic nominee?
$44.4K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMayor of Columbia, Tennessee
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTennessee
Show moreShow less
BackgroundMayor of Columbia, Tennessee
EducationUniversity of Tennessee (graduate)
Notable personal detailsChaz Molder is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle and the sitting mayor of Columbia, Tennessee. He was elected mayor in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, and he has worked professionally as an attorney. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and the University of Memphis law school.
SourcesShowHide
fec.govchazmolder.commtas.tennessee.eduwsmv.comaxios.comtnpolitico.comrobinhood.comnewschannel5.comtennesseelookout.comen.wikipedia.orgcookpolitical.comwilliamsoncounty-tn.govstore.chazmolder.comnashville.govelectionsshelbytn.govcolumbiatn.govdocquery.fec.govreddit.comnashvillescene.comlcv.orgbluevoterguide.orgen.everybodywiki.comstandwithcrypto.orgext.glb.mytn.govcomptroller.tn.govmaurycounty-tn.govnotus.orgtennessean.cominstagram.comballotpedia.orgactionnews5.comtimesfreepress.comparispi.netthe-downballot.comfacebook.comx.comnashvillebanner.comnewsfromthestates.comdisclosures-clerk.house.govvoterguide.ballotpedia.orgdeveloper.ballotpedia.orgdoggett.house.govoversight.house.govpressgallery.house.govblumenthal.senate.govgovinfo.govclerk.house.govarmedservices.house.govhistory.house.govtlaib.house.govmcbath.house.govbarr.house.gov
Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Chaz Molder emphasizes fiscal restraint at the local level, noting he has passed seven balanced budgets as mayor without raising property taxes and says he saved taxpayers through fiscal management. His campaign emphasizes lowering everyday costs for families while supporting worker protections and expanded access to healthcare. On taxes specifically he highlights avoiding property tax increases and prioritizing balanced budgets and savings for taxpayers.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable health care, lowering healthcare costs, expanding health insurance coverage, investing in preventive services, and supporting rural hospitals to keep them open.
Show moreShow less
Immigration & Border
The candidate has publicly pledged to secure the country’s Southern border and described illegal immigration as a failure of both parties, signaling support for stronger border enforcement while not advocating extreme restrictionist measures in available statements.
Climate & Energy
Supports investment in clean energy and is endorsed by environmental advocates; campaign materials emphasize practical local solutions though they do not list a detailed federal climate plan. The endorsement and campaign positioning indicate support for clean energy investments rather than opposition to climate action.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 10, 2026
Chaz Molder is not directly mentioned in the provided news summary, so there is no clear recent development about him here. The only item provided is a broader report on Supreme Court voting-rights rulings and redistricting battles, which does not identify any specific action or statement by Molder. Based on this information, it is unclear why he is in the news right now.
fec.gov+51
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
TN-05 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Chaz Molder for TN-05 Democratic nominee?
Steve Cohen
Public figure
Steve Cohen asked people to support Chaz Molder in Tennessee's 5th District race.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Political organization
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee backed Chaz Molder in its Red to Blue program.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.8M
$1.4M
$912.8K
$456.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.8M
$1.3M
$551.5K
$36.8K
Source: FEC