2026 Tennessee Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Tennessee Legislature in 2026 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
Requires certain health-insurance plans that cover prescription contraceptives to allow an insured person to obtain a 12-month supply at one time.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
SB1567 Con-Con Delegate Bill (Passed 26 to 5 on 3/5/2026). "Strengthens" Tennessee's "faithful delegate" rules for an Article V constitutional convention.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. Abortion Drugs
SB2412 Abortion Drugs (Passed 26 to 6 on 4/13/2026). Strengthens enforcement of Tennessee's Abortion-Inducing Drug Risk Protocol Act.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Education Scholarships
HB2532 Education Scholarships (Passed 18 to 14 on 4/16/2026). Expands Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship program by increasing the maximum number of scholarships available for the 2026-27 school year.
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Constitutional Vote: No
Cost per household: -$55.00/year
5. DEI Restrictions
SB1713 DEI Restrictions (Passed 26 to 5 on 4/22/2026). Strengthens enforcement of Tennessee's restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in government and public higher education.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Property Defense
SB1847 Property Defense (Passed 23 to 5 on 4/23/2026). Lowers the legal threshold for using deadly force to protect property.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-007
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-020
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
40% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-033
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-017
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-022
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-032
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-026
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. Contraceptive Insurance Coverage
2. Con-Con Delegate Bill
3. Abortion Drugs
4. Education Scholarships
5. DEI Restrictions
6. Property Defense
