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Candidate for U.S. Senate

Andrew Gerena

Independent

Andrew Gerena of Knoxville, who campaigns under the nickname "Jeranimo," qualified as an independent by petition, filed March 9, 2026. He describes himself as a working-class Tennessean whose jobs have included military service, commercial trucking, IT and scientific research. He says he is running without political connections or outside financial support.

Hometown
Knoxville
Campaign website
jeranimo4senate.org

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Says government should keep people safe, healthy and treated fairly, with personal liberty as a basic right.[1]
  • Says his campaign is funded by himself and Tennessee supporters, not by AIPAC, the pharmaceutical industry or what he calls the military-industrial complex.[1]

Where they stand

  • Foreign Policy
    Opposes spending tax revenue on what he calls "never ending regime change wars."[1]
  • Taxes
    Opposes large tax breaks for corporations.[1]

Voting record

Andrew Gerena has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

Sources

  1. Andrew Gerena (Jeranimo) for U.S. Senate, Gerena campaign
  2. Candidates for United States Senate, November 3, 2026 General Election, Tennessee Secretary of State, Invalid Date
  3. U.S. Senate: All 2026 races, Tennessee Firefly, Invalid Date

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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