2026 Tennessee Supreme Court election

2026 Tennessee Supreme Court election

August 6, 2026

The 2026 Tennessee Supreme Court election was held on August 6, 2026. Voters decided whether to retain two judges to the Tennessee Supreme Court through retention elections. Retained judges will keep their position for a full eight year term.[1] Both the judges were retained for a full tenure.

Mary L. Wagner's seat

Mary L. Wagner was appointed by Republican Bill Lee in February 2024. She officially took office in September 2024.[2]

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Results

Retain Mary L. Wagner
ChoiceVotes%
Retain625,82372.44
Replace238,10327.56
Total863,926100.00
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State

Kyle Hixson's seat

Kyle Hixson was appointed by Republican Bill Lee in January 2026. He officially took office in July 2026.[4]

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Results

Retain Kyle Hixson
ChoiceVotes%
Retain617,93871.38
Replace247,82428.62
Total865,762100.00
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State

References

  1. ↑ "What Else is on the Ballot? Here's the Rest of the Davidson County Races". Nashville Banner. July 22, 2026. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Mary L. Wagner (Tennessee)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "For retention questions only: VOTE REPLACE". Instagram. Nasvhille Democrats. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ Graves, Ansley; Jarnagin, Josh (July 7, 2026). "Kyle Hixson sworn into the Tennessee Supreme Court". WSMV. Retrieved July 26, 2026.