Tennessee Senate District 3 in Tennessee State Senate District 3, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Rusty Crowe — Incumbent Tennessee State Senator in Nashville, TN

  Senator Rusty Crowe, whose full name is Dewey Edward Crowe II, is an incumbent Tennessee State Senator representing District 3. He is seeking re-election for his seat in the 2026 Tennessee Primary Election. Crowe has a long tenure in the Tennessee Senate, initially serving as a Democrat from 1991 to 1996, and subsequently as a Republican from 1996 to the present. His legislative office is located in Nashville. He is known for his commitment to his district and his continued service in state government.

• Dan Pohlgeers — Healthcare professional and small business owner in TN

  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.