Micheál O'Leary, an independent, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. The general election is Nov. 3, 2026.

O'Leary is one of four candidates certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data. The other candidates are Charlie Hatcher (Republican), Chaz Molder (Democratic) and James A. Johnson (Independent).

Candidate information

  • Party: Independent
  • Background: Native of Ireland, according to the Nashville Banner
  • Business: Owner of The Lost Paddy, a pub on Spence Lane in Nashville (2019–present)

Experience and public service

O'Leary served as mayor of Culver City, according to the Nashville Banner. He owned Joxer Daly's from 1999 to 2017 and has owned The Lost Paddy since 2019, according to BallotReady profile data.

On the issues

On his campaign website, O'Leary says he is independent from political parties and corporate donors. "No party whip. No corporate money. Just your voice!" O'Leary says.

Candidate positions are drawn from O'Leary's campaign website. The Duck River Sentinel did not interview the candidate for this profile. Voters can learn more at oleary4congress.com.