David Sutman Jr. — Candidate Profile

Party: Independent

Running in: Tennessee Senate Race

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David Sutman Jr.

IndependentTennessee Senate Race

Summary

"David Sutman Jr is a working-class Tennessean, and political outsider running for U.S. Senate to bring accountability back to Washington. Raised with the values of hard work, personal responsibility, and community, David has spent his career solving real-world problems, and creating opportunities - not navigating political circles." "Families are working harder than ever but falling further behind, while career politicians grow more disconnected from the people they serve. David believes government should be practical, transparent, and focused on results - not party loyalty or political theater."

Background

Sutman describes himself as a working-class Tennessean and political outsider with a career focused on solving real-world problems and creating opportunities.

Campaign Platform

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Put Tennessee First - Not Party Politics
"Tennesseans don't wake up thinking about party lines - they think about paying bills, supporting their families, and building a future. ... It's time Washington did the same."
Accountability
"Too many politicians go to Washington and forget who they work for."
Economy
Lower Costs, Stronger Families
"From groceries to housing, everyday costs are rising faster than wages. David believes the federal government must refocus on policies that ease the burden on working families - promoting economic growth, supporting small businesses, and ensuring people can actually get ahead, not just get by."

Key Issue Positions

Cost of Living

Focus on reducing costs for working families

Emphasizes the need to ease burden on working families through economic growth, small business support, and wage-focused policies.

Voting History: Not applicable

Non-partisan Governance

Running as an independent to break away from partisan gridlock

"David Sutman Jr is running as an independent to break away from partisan gridlock and focus on real solutions that serve the people of Tennessee - not political agendas."

Voting History: Not applicable

Voting Record

Sutman has not held federal office and therefore has no congressional voting record.

Social Media Activity

Anti-establishment, populist messaging emphasizing working-class values.

Sources

  1. Ballotpedia - United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026