TN-07 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleTeacher (AP English Language and Composition, Davidson County, Tennessee)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationTennessee
BackgroundTeacher (AP English Language and Composition, Davidson County, Tennessee)
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EducationPellissippi State
Notable personal detailsJoshua Warren Sales is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is an AP English teacher in Davidson County and previously served in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge after training for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). He attended Pellissippi State and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee. He lives in Cheatham County, Tennessee with his wife, Rebecca.
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Positions
Healthcare
The candidate lists rural healthcare and hospital closures as a campaign priority and emphasizes improving access to care in Tennessee’s 7th District, but the campaign materials do not provide specific policy proposals or clear positions on ACA expansion, a public option, Medicare for All, or market-based reforms.
Climate & Energy
Supports mandatory clean-energy conversion and reforms to the Tennessee Valley Authority, proposes a carbon penalty on fossil-fuel utilities and measures to accelerate rural solar/wind interconnection and finance replacement of lead service lines. Opposes privatization of TVA and advocates federal investment and accountability to expand clean energy and rural energy infrastructure.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Joshua Warren Sales for TN-07 Democratic nominee?
Davidson County Young Democrats
Public figure
Davidson County Young Democrats endorsed Joshua Warren Sales for Congress.
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