(Story courtesy of WVLT / WSMV)

Nashville, TN (WSMV) U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty has announced his run for re-election.

The former Ambassador to Japan was elected to his position in the U.S. Senate back in 2020.

“I am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the United States Senate. It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve the men and women of Tennessee, and I am committed to the fight for our shared values, our freedoms, and the future of our great state and nation,” Hagerty said.

Hagerty’s office reports that the senator has raised $9 million for his campaign during this cycle.

“Notably, Hagerty’s campaign has been completely debt-free since prior to the November 2024 election. Hagerty’s small dollar fundraising prowess has resulted in nearly $2.5 million in contributions less than $200. These donations were generated from 183,872 individual donations averaging $13.48 per donation,” his office touted.

Hagerty is set to travel through the Volunteer State to campaign and host finance events.