This is Standard Republican Policy. Is This What You Want?
Forget the slogans. Judged by what they voted for, what they did, and what they refused to stop, this is what Republicans in Congress stand for, on 20 issues, with the receipts.
MAGA in
Candidates
was for Donald Trump 91% of congressional
delegation is MAGA
#45
overall rank on
quality of life measures
quality of life measures
Rankings
#1 is the best, #50 is the worst
Overall Rank:
#45
Marsha Blackburn Cosponsored a Bill Against Unauthorized AI Copies of People's Voices. Then Her Campaign Posted an AI Video of Her Lip-Syncing Kendrick Lamar.
Blackburn is an original cosponsor of the NO FAKES Act and fought to protect Tennessee's ELVIS Act. The AI video of Tennessee Republicans lip-syncing 'Not Like Us' that her campaign reposted has an entertainment lawyer asking whether it breaks the law she defended.
A Russian-Born Ballroom Donor Got a Fast Pass Around Russia Sanctions and a $201 Million Federal Fund. His Money Also Went to Ten Republicans on This Site.
Konstantin Sokolov gave to Trump's White House ballroom days before his company asked Treasury for a license to get around Russia sanctions. He got it in 10 weeks, used it to buy a copper mine from a sanctioned Russian bank, and was put in charge of $201 million in State Department money. FEC records show he also gave to committees raising money for Susan Collins, Pete Ricketts, Dan Sullivan, Vivek Ramaswamy and six more Republicans on this site.
Vote Early in Tennessee
Early In-Person Voting
Oct. 14 – Oct. 29
Check Tennessee’s official dates →Mail Voting
Due Nov. 3
- Only voters with an eligible excuse, such as illness or travel, can vote by mail.
- Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Dates checked against Tennessee’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list. Days, hours and locations are set locally — check with your local election office, and confirm your registration at vote.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Tennessee vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Trump won Tennessee with 64.2% of the vote to 34.5%, a margin of 29.7 points, with 57.9% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of Tennessee's members of Congress are Republican?
10 of 11 — 91%. In the U.S. House, Tennessee has 8 Republicans and 1 Democrat; in the Senate, 2 Republicans and 0 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from Tennessee, on Wikipedia.)
Where does Tennessee rank among the 50 states?
Tennessee ranks #45 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare Tennessee directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Which Tennessee politicians have report cards here?
We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost Tennessee. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.
When is the next election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 8 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in Tennessee?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 14 – Oct. 29. Details on Tennessee's official election site. (Checked against Tennessee’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in Tennessee?
Only voters with an eligible excuse, such as illness or travel, can vote by mail. Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then. Details on Tennessee's official election site. (Checked against Tennessee’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)