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Chaz Molder

Democratic candidate for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District

Chaz Molder is Columbia’s mayor and a civil litigation attorney focused on lowering household costs, protecting healthcare and accountable government.

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DistrictTN-05
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Chaz stands.

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Congressional stocks and ethics

  • Supports banning members of Congress from trading stocks to reduce conflicts with their public duties

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Government transparency and responsiveness

  • Supports transparent government, listening to constituents and representation that responds to community concerns

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Homes groceries and costs

  • Supports lowering housing, grocery and healthcare costs so working families can meet everyday expenses

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Worker organizing and protections

  • Supports labor protections and the right to organize so Tennessee workers can bargain for better conditions

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Rural hospitals and access

  • Supports protecting rural hospitals and expanding access to healthcare close to Tennessee communities

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Health coverage and prevention

  • Supports more affordable healthcare, expanded insurance coverage and access to preventive care for families

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2018–present

    Experience

    Columbia mayor

    Leads the city government.

  2. 2015

    Experience

    Mounger & Molder cofounder

    Formed the law firm.

  3. 2005–2006

    Experience

    Tennessee attorney general special assistant

    Worked for Paul Summers.

  4. 2008–2009

    Experience

    Federal judicial extern

    Worked for Magistrate Diane Vescovo.

  5. 2004–2005

    Experience

    UT student body president

    Led student government.

  6. 2004–2005

    Experience

    Phi Gamma Delta chapter president

    Led the UT fraternity chapter.

  7. 2005

    Accomplishment

    Torchbearer honor

    Received UT’s academic and leadership distinction.

  • Experience

    Mayor’s Youth Council founder

    Established the youth leadership council.

  • Experience

    Hardin & Parkes attorney

    Practiced law in Columbia.

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    Mounger & Molder attorney

    Practices civil litigation.

  • Experience

    Lacy, Moseley and Crossley intern

    Worked at the law firm.

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    Senator Fred Thompson intern

    Worked in the Senate office.

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    UT political science development board

    Serves as a board member.

  • Accomplishment

    Balanced city budgets

    Helped adopt eight without property-tax increases.

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