Candidate · Tennessee
David Miller
Running for Tennessee Senate — District 5 · Democratic
A 4-year term · Tenn. Const. art. II § 3
On the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Printed on the ballot in Knox County.
Advanced from the August 6, 2026 Democratic primary — 9,320 votes, unopposed · results
This is what the public record documents about this candidate — nothing more. We publish no bios, ratings, or endorsements. Where we have no document, we say so plainly.
Also on this ballot for Tennessee Senate — District 5
- JM Jimmy Matlock (Republican)
Record in office
No voting record on a body we cover. Challengers who have not held one of these offices have no roll-call record here — that is expected, not a gap in their favor or against.
Offices held
No prior public office on record.
Election history
Not on the ballot in any Tennessee state or federal general election, 2016–2024.
Campaign finance
As reported to the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance — Pre-Primary 2026 report (amended), filed Jul 30, 2026.
- Contributions this report
- $1,679
- Total receipts this report
- $1,679
- Spent this report
- $3,221
- Cash on hand
- $1,716
| Report | Contributions | Total receipts | Spent | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary 2026 report (amended) filed Jul 30, 2026 | $1,679 | $1,679 | $3,221 | $1,716 |
| 2nd Quarter 2026 report (amended) filed Jul 7, 2026 | $1,635 | $1,635 | $1,098 | $3,259 |
| 1st Quarter 2026 report (amended) filed Apr 20, 2026 | $2,672 | $2,672 | $692 | $2,722 |
| Early Year End Supplemental 2025 report (amended) filed Apr 14, 2026 | $8,315 | $8,315 | $7,573 | $742 |
The money in this race
Each candidate’s latest figures as reported to the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Reporting periods differ — each row shows its own.
| Candidate | Contributions | Spent | Cash on hand | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller (this page) Democratic | $1,679 | $3,221 | $1,716 | Pre-Primary 2026 report (amended)filed Jul 30, 2026 |
| Jimmy Matlock Republican | $36,285 | $24,566 | $169,310 $50,000 loans outstanding | 3rd Quarter 2026 report (amended)filed Oct 1, 2026 |
In their own words
The candidate’s campaign site, voter-guide entries, and forum recordings, on the source sites — links, not our summary.
Voting in Knox County
- Early voting
- Wednesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Election day
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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