Skip to content
Tennessee ballot
Photo of Horace Taylor

Horace Taylor

IndependentFirst-time candidate

Information technology professional

Horace Taylor works in information technology and is running as an Independent for Congress from Tennessee's 8th District for the first time. He emphasizes breaking partisan voting patterns, rural healthcare access, economic relief, and rural broadband expansion.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

Horace Taylor (independent) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 8th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.[source]

Graduate:
University of Maryland University College, 2005
Bachelor's:
University of Memphis, 1993
High school:
Southside High School

Campaign money

Raised
$2K
From individuals
$1K
From PACs & party
$0
Own money
—

FEC filings through June 30, 2026.

View on FEC.gov(opens in new tab)

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Progressive in thought, yet grounded in principles and values. Some things must be protected or conserved; and change creates and brings about progress and opportunity. I will not be boxed in by party loyalty. I am "Independent" and independence is your greatest asset in Congress.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Breaking straight party loyalty votes, but voting with and for the people.Listening, stating what I understood, then binding the perspectives for a unified vision and fight.Voting in the House from the perspective of: Does this move the ball forward for West Tennesseans? If not, voicing strong opposition.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Cost of living and economic relief, rural healthcare access, agricultural and trade policies for West Tennessee farmers, closing the high-speed internet gap (execution to completion, no further delays), cyber-secure rural and suburbia, and education and public safety.

On the 2026 ballot

Links

Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

Source(opens in new tab)
Horace Taylor — U.S. House Tennessee District 8 candidate, 2026 | True Vote