Jimmy Matlock
Won the 2026 race for Tennessee Senate District 5.
Born 1959
- Last margin
- +22.3
- Won 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 1:52 PM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- Born
- 1959 · Loudon, Tennessee
- Education
- University of Tennessee; Middle Tennessee State University
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 1:52 PM ET
Every race Matlock has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Matlock won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tennessee Senate District 5 | General | Won | David Miller (D) | 61.2% | R+22.3 | R+36.7 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Matlock has run against
- David Miller (D) · 2026 general, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)
The seat
- Tennessee Senate District 5 · lean R+35.9 · 18th most Democratic of 33
Wikidata Q6200730
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns); Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 1:52 PM ET