2026 Endorsed Candidates
Building a Tennessee that works for everyone—through strong leadership in our legislature and our courts.
Endorsements were carefully reviewed and voted on by the NWPCTN Endorsement Committee, based on thoughtful applications, demonstrated progressive values, and a clear commitment to protecting reproductive freedom. Each endorsed candidate was evaluated for their leadership, integrity, and dedication to advancing policies that strengthen Tennessee families and communities.
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NWPCTN will support endorsed candidates through targeted text-messaging campaigns, mailers, and sample ballots to help reach voters across the state.
Please note: this is the first round of endorsements. A second round will be announced prior to the General Election in November.
Gubernatorial & General Assembly
Endorsed Candidates
Jerri Green
Tennessee Governor
Angela Wynn
Tennessee State Senate, District 13
Rutherford County - Middle Tennessee
Senator London Lamar
Tennessee State Senate, District 33
Shelby County - West Tennessee
Jenny Fowler
Tennessee State House, District 19
Knox County - East Tennessee
Karen Gertz
Tennessee State House, District 20
Blount County - East Tennessee
Anne Backus
Tennessee State House, District 33
Anderson County - East Tennessee
Connie Casha
Tennessee State House, District 49
Rutherford County - Middle Tennessee
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Dr. Laura Andreson
Tennessee State House, District 63
Williamson County - Middle Tennessee
Margaret Price
Tennessee State House, District 83
Shelby County - West Tennessee
Arriell Gipson-Martin
Tennessee State House, District 91
Shelby County - West Tennessee
Teri Mai
Tennessee State House, District 92
Marshall and Williamson County - Middle Tennessee
Representative
Gabby Salinas
Tennessee State House, District 96
Shelby County - West Tennessee
Judicial Endorsements
Judicial races in Tennessee are non-partisan elections, meaning candidates do not run under formal party labels. NWPCTN’s judicial endorsements reflect careful consideration of each candidate’s experience, temperament, fairness, and commitment to equal justice under the law.
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These endorsements are made with the understanding that judges play a critical role in protecting rights, ensuring due process, and upholding the integrity of our legal system.
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General Sessions Criminal Court, Division 7
Judge Taylor Bachelor
The General Sessions Criminal Court handles approximately 100,000 cases each year, including misdemeanors, preliminary hearings for felony cases, as well as traffic and environmental violations.
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Circuit Court Judge, Division 3
Magistrate Mitzi Pollard
The Shelby County Circuit Court, Division 3 is a specialized trial court that primarily focuses on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and related domestic relations issues
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General Sessions Civil Court, Division 2
Magistrate Shayla Purifoy
The General Sessions Civil Court handles specific types of cases up to a $25,000 limit, including evictions, property recovery, mental health commitments, and handgun permit appeals. Operates with six civil judges, the court manages an annual workload of approximately 65,000 new cases.