TN-05 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMayor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTennessee
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BackgroundMayor of Columbia, Tennessee
EducationUniversity of Tennessee (graduate)
Notable personal detailsChaz Molder is the mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and earned his law degree from the University of Memphis. In 2025, he announced a campaign for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.
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Positions
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.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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