Candidate · November 3, 2026
Robert Jones
On the ballot for U.S. Senate · Tennessee
- raised through Oct 14, 2026
- $12K
- cash on hand
- $707
- issues with public statements
- 4
§1On the ballot
Why this matters: This is exactly how the candidate appears on your ballot, from the state's official candidate list.
| Office | U.S. Senate · Tennessee1, |
|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Independent1 |
| Status | Challenger |
| Also on the ballot |
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§2Who they are
Why this matters: Background and experience help you judge how someone might do the job. These come from public records and the candidate's own materials.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Robert Jones is a small business owner and the executive director of a nonprofit in Jonesborough, Tennessee.3 He holds an MBA from East Tennessee State University, a master's degree in military history from Austin Peay State University and a doctorate in classics from the University of Newcastle.3 His work has ranged from real estate auctions and grocery delivery to drone mapping, veterinary medicine and wildlife rehabilitation, and he has published fiction and nonfiction.3
Why they say they're running
His campaign website says he is running because the country is going through a transition that demands service, and that he believes the seat would be better served by someone outside the traditional parties.3
Websites and accounts
- Campaign websiterobertfortn.com4,
5 - Facebookfacebook.com/people/Robert-Jones-for-Tennessee/615870376703415
- Instagraminstagram.com/robertforall955
- YouTubeyoutube.com/@robertfortn5
§3What they've said on the issues
Why this matters: These are positions the candidate has stated publicly — on their campaign website or in public statements — summarized in plain words with a link to where they said it. Issues they haven't spoken about publicly are left out.
Drafted by AI from the public sources cited. Each sentence links to its source.
Each issue has its own range of views. A position is marked on that range only when the candidate's own statement clearly matches one option; there is no overall left–right score.
Abortion and Reproductive Health
His campaign website opposes a blanket abortion ban, saying it undermines a woman's freedom to protect her own life, and says doctors must be able to act in their patients' interest without fear of repercussions.6
Courts, Rights and Civil Liberties
His campaign website says all citizens, including LGBTQ+ people, should have the same equal rights.6
Immigration
His campaign website says immigrants accused of breaking the law should be dealt with on the basis of proof and with due process.6
Agriculture and Rural Life
His campaign website says pets, wildlife and livestock should be protected and treated with respect.6
§4Money
Why this matters: Campaigns report where their money comes from and how much they have left. Outside groups that spend on their own, without coordinating with the campaign, report that too.
Reported to the Federal Election Commission for the 2025–2026 election cycle, through October 14, 2026.7
| Raised | $12,300 |
|---|---|
| Spent | $15,263 |
| Cash on hand | $707 |
Where the money came from
§5Financial disclosures
Why this matters: Federal candidates and members of Congress must report their assets, income, debts and outside jobs, and members must report stock trades. These filings show possible conflicts of interest.
Senate candidates and senators file with the Senate's own disclosure system, which asks each visitor to agree to its terms before searching, so we can't link straight to a filing. You can search for Robert Jones at efdsearch.senate.gov8.