Senator

David Sutman, Jr.

D. Sutman, Jr.

Independent

Tell us about your campaign.

David Sutman Jr. is a Tennessee-based independent candidate for U.S. Senate, running to represent the working men and women too often overlooked by career politicians and party agendas. Born and raised with the values that define Tennessee — hard work, personal responsibility, and looking out for your neighbors — David understands firsthand the challenges facing everyday families. Like many Tennesseans, he has experienced the pressure of rising costs, economic uncertainty, and a system that feels increasingly disconnected from the people it serves. David comes from a working-class background and has built his experience in the real world — not in political offices, but in business, problem-solving, and navigating the same economy that millions of Tennesseans face every day. He believes leadership shouldn't come from those insulated from consequences, but from those who live them. Frustrated with a political system dominated by party loyalty, special interests, and empty promises, David made the decision to run as an independent. His campaign is built on a simple principle: Tennessee deserves representation, not political theater. David is not running to become a politician — he's running to do a job and be accountable for it.

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What are your priorities for this office?

01 - Cost of Living Crisis Tennesseans don't need more speeches — they need relief. - Groceries, housing, and fuel are crushing working families - Washington continues to spend without accountability - Focus on practical solutions that reduce everyday costs 02 - Independent Leadership I don't answer to a party. I answer to Tennessee. - No blind loyalty to Democrats or Republicans - Decisions based on what benefits constituents — not party leadership - Break the cycle of partisan gridlock 03 - Accountability in Government If you wouldn't accept it at your job, why accept it from Washington? - Push for term limits - Increase transparency in spending - Hold elected officials to real performance standards 04 - Working-Class Representation Washington is full of politicians. It's missing people like us. - Real-world experience, not political careerism - Policies shaped by lived experience - Focus on opportunity, not bureaucracy 05 - Constitutional Responsibility The Constitution isn't optional — it's the foundation. - Support for constitutional rights - Balanced, responsible governance - Respect for the rule of law