TN-05 House winner?
5dChaz Molder has raised $2,599,774.57 this cycle, but Charlie Hatcher holds the lead in the latest odds for TN-05 House winner.
12%
Democrat
Chaz Molder
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
$26.4K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Chaz Molder is trading at 11% to win the TN-05 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMayor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTennessee
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BackgroundMayor of Columbia, Tennessee
EducationUniversity of Tennessee
Notable personal detailsChaz Molder is the mayor of Columbia, Tennessee (elected 2018) and a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. He is a University of Tennessee graduate and earned his J.D. from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He is married to Elizabeth Molder and they have three children.
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Political 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.
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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.
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Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 7, 2026
Chaz Molder is running as the Democratic candidate in Tennessee’s redrawn 5th Congressional District. The biggest recent development is that Donald Trump endorsed Molder’s Republican opponent, Charlie Hatcher, in the race. The new district map has reshaped the contest and drawn attention to how redistricting could affect Democratic chances in the area.
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Latest Polls
TN-05 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Impact Research
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41%
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
8TN-05 Democratic nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.6M
$1.9M
$1.3M
$649.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.6M
$1.5M
$1.1M
$58.8K
Source: FEC