Dennis Clark, an independent candidate from Memphis according to NewsChannel5, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. The general election is Nov. 3, 2026.
Clark is one of four candidates certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data. The other candidates are Brent Taylor (Republican), Justin J. Pearson (Democratic) and Michelle Davis Head (Independent).
Candidate information
- Name: Dennis Clark
- Party: Independent
- Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
- Education: High school diploma, Bolton High School
Clark filed his petition for the 2026 race on Feb. 27, 2026, with signatures approved, according to a Tennessee Secretary of State filing.
Experience and public service
Clark has run as an independent candidate for the 9th Congressional District seat three times before, according to Tennessee Lookout's voter guide. He ran in the 2020, 2022 and 2024 general elections. His 2026 campaign marks his fourth consecutive bid for the seat.
Candidate profiles are based on publicly available information, official filings and voter-guide questionnaire responses where supplied. The Brentwood-Nolensville Record did not interview the candidate for this profile.
