Tennessee Senate District 1 in Tennessee State Senate District 1, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Dennis H. Beavers — Candidate for Tennessee State Senate in TN

  Dennis H. Beavers, a Republican, is seeking election to the Tennessee State Senate for District 1 in 2026. Raised on a beef cattle and hay farm in Athens, Tennessee, he earned an agriculture degree from the University of Tennessee. His professional background includes serving as a livestock inspector for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and successfully launching two insurance agencies. He also previously held the position of state executive director for the Tennessee USDA Farm Service Agency. Beavers is noted for his community involvement, including service on the Blountsville Town Council and receiving an award for local community improvements.

• Teresa Congioloso — Candidate for Tennessee State Senate in TN

  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.

• J. Adam Lowe — Incumbent Tennessee State Senator in Calhoun, TN

  J. Adam Lowe is the incumbent Tennessee State Senator for District 1, having assumed office in November 2022. A Republican, he currently represents Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, and Rhea counties. Senator Lowe is seeking re-election for a second term in the 2026 Tennessee Primary Election, scheduled for August 6. He officially announced his candidacy at a September fundraising event in McMinn County, which featured support from notable political figures including Gov. Bill Lee and Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson. He previously succeeded Steve Southerland in the District 1 seat.