# Bill Hagerty

> William Francis Hagerty IV has served as the junior United States Senator from Tennessee since January 2021. He previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 2017 to 2019 and as Tennessee Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. He is a businessman and venture capital investor.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Senator from Tennessee
- State: TN
- Race: Tennessee U.S. Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Nashville, Tennessee
- Race rating: Safe R
- Campaign website: http://teamhagerty.com

## Background

- Education: B.A., Vanderbilt University; J.D., Vanderbilt Law School.
- Professional background: Consultant at Boston Consulting Group; venture capital and private equity investor; co-founder and former managing director of Hagerty Peterson & Company; served on boards of several companies.
- Public service: Economic advisor and White House Fellow under President George H. W. Bush; Tennessee Commissioner of Economic and Community Development (2011–2014); U.S. Ambassador to Japan (2017–2019); U.S. Senator from Tennessee (2021–present).
- Military service: None

## Opponents in this race

- [Bill Hagerty](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/bill-hagerty-tn-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – William Francis Hagerty IV: http://teamhagerty.com
- Headshot identity source — Bill Hagerty: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Hagerty

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.111Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/bill-hagerty-tennessee-r-2026
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