Dan Pohlgeers

Dan Pohlgeers is a candidate for Tennessee Senate District 3 Primary Election in 2026 in Tennessee State Senate District 3, Tennessee.

Healthcare professional and small business owner in TN

Also running: Rusty Crowe.

Dan Pohlgeers is a husband, father, grandfather, small business owner, and healthcare professional with 36 years of experience, having resided in Upper East Tennessee for 31 years. He has a background serving on advisory councils and testifying before federal agencies. Pohlgeers is running for the Tennessee State Senate District 3, stating that he believes the people of his district deserve a senator who prioritizes their needs over special interests. His platform emphasizes community-first leadership and healthcare reform, addressing issues such as hospital monopolies, declining access, insurance barriers, and rural healthcare challenges, advocating for increased competition. He also supports congressional term limits, having signed a pledge to that effect.