Teresa Congioloso

Teresa Congioloso is a Republican candidate running for the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 1 in the 2026 primary election on August 6. Hailing from Rhea County, she describes herself as a conservative, pro-life, and pro-Second Amendment Republican. Congioloso is challenging incumbent J. Adam Lowe and another candidate, Dennis Beavers, in the primary. She has publicly expressed her opposition to Tennessee’s school voucher program, stating that she believes all children deserve a better education and would not have supported the program. Congioloso emphasizes that her campaign is focused on representing the people of the district, rather than solely opposing the incumbent. She has spoken at community events, such as the Cleveland Kiwanis Club, and announced her candidacy on local radio.