U.S. Senate · TN · Democratic candidate · 2026

Marquita Bradshaw

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Tennessee

Marquita Bradshaw is a South Memphis environmental justice organizer and nonprofit leader focused on healthcare, housing and working families.

StateTennessee

OfficeU.S. Senate

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Marquita stands.

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Supports stronger school funding, higher teacher pay and resources that prepare students for good jobs

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Supports renter protections, affordable housing construction and assistance for first-time homebuyers

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Supports lower prescription costs, rural hospital support and expanded mental and maternal healthcare

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Supports fair voting laws and independent redistricting so communities have meaningful representation

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Supports broadband investment connecting rural communities with employment, education and healthcare

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Supports pollution cleanup, clean energy investment and jobs that protect communities facing environmental harms

Record and background

2020
Experience
Sowing Justice founder
Established the environmental justice nonprofit.
2020
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Tennessee Sierra Club environmental justice chair
Led chapter environmental justice work.
2020
Experience
Chickasaw Sierra Club environmental justice chair
Represented the local group in statewide advocacy.
2026
Accomplishment
Democratic nominee
Qualified for the November general election.

Experience
Sowing Justice executive director
Leads community organizing and civic engagement.

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