# Bill Hagerty

> Bill Hagerty has served as U.S. Senator from Tennessee since 2021. He previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 2017 to 2019. He is seeking a second Senate term in 2026.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Senator from Tennessee
- State: TN
- Race: Tennessee Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Nashville, TN
- Race rating: Safe Republican
- Campaign website: https://www.hagerty.senate.gov

## Biography

Bill Hagerty was born on August 14, 1959, in Gallatin, Tennessee. He earned his B.A. from Vanderbilt University and his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. He worked in private equity and business consulting. He served as U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 2017 to 2019 under President Trump. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020.

## Background

- Education: B.A. and J.D., Vanderbilt University
- Professional background: U.S. Senator (2021–present); U.S. Ambassador to Japan (2017–2019); Private equity executive
- Public service: U.S. Ambassador to Japan (2017–2019); U.S. Senator from Tennessee (2021–present)

## Opponents in this race

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

## Sources

- Senator Bill Hagerty — Official Senate Website: https://www.hagerty.senate.gov/
- Bill Hagerty — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H001089

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:53:59.103Z

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