This page shows the candidates in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate Class 1 seat in Tennessee.

General Election

November 6, 2012
Bob Corker WINNER

• Party: Republican
• First elected: 2006
• Bio: Businessman
• Political experience: Chattanooga mayor, 2001-2005
• Website: www.CorkerforTN.com
• Social media: Facebook, Twitter

Mark Clayton

• Party: Democratic
• Bio:
• Past political experience:
• Website: www.claytonforsenate.com
• Social media:

Kermit Steck

• Party: Constitution
• Bio:
• Past political experience:
• Website:
• Social media:

Martin Pleasant

• Party: Green
• Bio:
• Past political experience:
• Website:
• Social media:

Shaun E. Crowell

• Party: Libertarian (labeled as independent)
• Bio: Veterinarian
• Past political experience:
• Website: www.shauncrowell.com
• Social media: Facebook page | Twitter | YouTube

David Gatchell

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio:
• Past political experience: Frequent candidate, “None of the Above” advocate
• Website: www.noneoftheabove-tn.org
• Social media:

James Higdon

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio: See KNS voter guide

Michael Long

• Party: None (independent)

Troy Stephen Scoggin

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio: See KNS voter guide