2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
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The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Tennessee, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.
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November 3, 2020
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All 9 Tennessee seats to the United States House of Representatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turnout | 69.30%  [1] 14.84 pp | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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  Republican hold Democratic hold
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Following the 2020 elections, no seats changed hands, leaving the Tennessee delegation at a 7-2 Republican majority.
Overview
| District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 228,181 | 74.71% | 68,617 | 22.47% | 8,625 | 2.82% | 305,423 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 2 | 238,907 | 67.64% | 109,684 | 31.06% | 4,606 | 1.30% | 353,197 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 3 | 215,571 | 67.30% | 97,687 | 30.50% | 7,041 | 2.20% | 320,299 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 4 | 223,802 | 66.67% | 111,908 | 33.33% | 0 | 0.00% | 335,710 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 5 | 0 | 0.00% | 252,155 | 99.99% | 14 | 0.01% | 252,169 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 6 | 257,572 | 73.68% | 83,852 | 23.99% | 8,154 | 2.33% | 349,578 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 7 | 245,188 | 69.93% | 95,839 | 27.33% | 9,608 | 2.74% | 350,635 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 8 | 227,216 | 68.47% | 97,890 | 29.50% | 6,747 | 2.03% | 331,853 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 9 | 48,818 | 20.10% | 187,905 | 77.37% | 6,157 | 2.53% | 242,880 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| Total | 1,685,255 | 59.30% | 1,105,537 | 38.90% | 50,952 | 1.79% | 2,841,744 | 100.0% | |
District 1
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Harshbarger: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Walsingham: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1st district is based in northeast Tennessee, encompassing all of Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties and parts of Jefferson and Sevier counties, and includes the Tri-Cities region. The incumbent was Republican Phil Roe, who was re-elected with 77.1% of the vote in 2018.[2] On January 3, 2020, Roe announced he was retiring from Congress and would not run for a seventh term.[3] His successor, Diana Harshbarger, was the ninth person (not counting caretakers) to represent the district since 1921.
In the general election, Republican Diana Harshbarger won against Democratic challenger Blair Walsingham.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Diana Harshbarger, pharmacist[4][5]
Eliminated in primary
- Jay Adkins[6]
- Phil Arlinghaus, radio producer [7]
- Richard Baker[6]
- Chance Cansler[6]
- John Clark, former mayor of Kingsport[4][8]
- Rusty Crowe, state senator[9][10][11]
- Steve Darden, former mayor of Johnson City[8][12]
- Chad Fleenor[6]
- Robert Franklin[6]
- Josh Gapp, physician[13]
- David Hawk, state representative[4]
- Timothy Hill, state representative[4][14]
- Chuck Miller[6]
- Carter Quillen, mechanical engineer, businessman, and merchant craftsman[6]
- Nichole Williams, former sales representative and former intern for Phil Roe[15]
Declined
- Dan Eldridge, former mayor of Washington County[8]
- Jeremy Faison, state representative[4][16]
- Jon Lundberg, state senator[4][17]
- Jason Mumpower, former state representative[8]
- Ashley Nickloes, Air National Guard pilot and candidate for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district in 2018[10]
- David Purkey, former Tennessee Commissioner of Safety and Homeland Security[8]
- Ron Ramsey, former lieutenant governor of Tennessee[8]
- Phil Roe, incumbent U.S. representative[4]
Endorsements
Diana Harshbarger
U.S. presidents
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)
Steve Darden
Local officials
- Jeff Banyas, former mayor of Johnson City[18]
Timothy Hill
Federal officials
- Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania (1995–2007)[19]
State officials
- Rick Eldridge, state representative[20]
Local officials
- Mike Taylor, mayor of Johnson County[21]
Organizations
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Rusty Crowe |
Steve Darden |
Josh Gapp |
Diana Harshbarger |
David Hawk |
Timothy Hill |
Other | Undecided |
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| Spry Strategies/WJHL 11[24] | July 28–30, 2020 | 665 (LV) | ± 4.5% | 16% | 9% | 12% | 16% | 6% | 10% | 17%[b] | 14% |
| Spry Strategies/WJHL 11[25] | June 21–24, 2020 | 800 (LV) | ± 4% | 14% | 6% | 6% | 22% | 6% | 11% | 13%[c] | 21% |
Primary results
Harshbarger
- 20–30%
Hill
- 50–60%
Crowe
- 20–30%
- 30–40%
Gapp
- 20–30%
Darden
- 20–30%
Hawk
- 30–40%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Diana Harshbarger | 18,074 | 19.2 | |
| Republican | Timothy Hill | 15,731 | 16.7 | |
| Republican | Rusty Crowe | 15,179 | 16.1 | |
| Republican | Josh Gapp | 13,379 | 14.2 | |
| Republican | Steve Darden | 11,647 | 12.4 | |
| Republican | John Clark | 8,826 | 9.4 | |
| Republican | David B. Hawk | 4,717 | 5.0 | |
| Republican | Nicole Williams | 2,803 | 3.0 | |
| Republican | Jay Adkins | 1,635 | 1.7 | |
| Republican | Carter M. Quillen | 853 | 0.9 | |
| Republican | Richard Baker | 298 | 0.3 | |
| Republican | Chad Fleenor | 282 | 0.3 | |
| Republican | Phil Arlinghaus | 274 | 0.3 | |
| Republican | Robert D. Franklin | 229 | 0.2 | |
| Republican | Chuck Miller | 189 | 0.2 | |
| Republican | Chance Cansler | 147 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 94,263 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Blair Walsingham, U.S. Air Force veteran[27]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Blair Walsingham
Individuals
- Dani Cook, local personality and health care activist[30]
- Mark Hamill, actor, voice actor, and writer[31]
- Kristen Johnston, actress[31]
- Debra Messing, actress[31]
- Rosie O'Donnell, comedian, producer, actress, author, and television personality[31]
- Piper Perabo, actress[31]
- Andrew Yang, businessman, entrepreneur, non-profit leader and 2020 presidential candidate[32]
Organizations
- Black Coffee Justice[33]
- Humanity Forward[33]
- Income Movement[33]
- Indivisible-Greene County, Tennessee chapter[33]
- Moms Demand Action[33]
- No Dem Left Behind[33]
- Tri-Cities Women of Color[33]
- Washington County Young Democrats[33]
Political parties
- Humanity First Party[33]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Blair Walsingham | 6,076 | 52.7 | |
| Democratic | Chris Rowe | 3,869 | 33.6 | |
| Democratic | Larry Smith | 1,572 | 13.7 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Rock (write-in) | 3 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,520 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[38] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[39] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[40] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[41] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Diana Harshbarger | 228,181 | 74.7 | |
| Democratic | Blair Walsingham | 68,617 | 22.5 | |
| Independent | Steve Holder | 8,621 | 2.8 | |
| Write-in | 4 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 305,423 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
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Burchett: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90%+ Hoyos: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 2nd district is located in eastern Tennessee, anchored by Knoxville. The incumbent was Republican Tim Burchett, who was elected with 65.9% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tim Burchett, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tim Burchett (incumbent) | 78,990 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 78,990 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Renee Hoyos, former executive director of the Tennessee Clean Water Network and nominee for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district in 2018[43]
Eliminated in primary
- Chance Brown, data engineer[44]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Renee Hoyos | 30,287 | 87.1 | |
| Democratic | Chance Brown | 4,479 | 12.9 | |
| Total votes | 34,766 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[38] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[39] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[40] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[41] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tim Burchett (incumbent) | 238,907 | 67.6 | |
| Democratic | Renee Hoyos | 109,684 | 31.1 | |
| Independent | Matthew Campbell | 4,592 | 1.3 | |
| Write-in | 14 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 353,197 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 3
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Fleischmann: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90%+ Gorman: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 3rd district encompasses most of the Chattanooga metro in eastern Tennessee, along with several suburban and rural areas near Knoxville and the Tri-Cities. The incumbent was Republican Chuck Fleischmann, who was re-elected with 63.7% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Chuck Fleischmann, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent) | 69,890 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 69,890 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Meg Gorman[45]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Meg Gorman | 28,578 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 28,578 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[38] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[39] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[40] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[41] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent) | 215,571 | 67.3 | |
| Democratic | Meg Gorman | 97,687 | 30.5 | |
| Independent | Amber Hysell | 5,043 | 1.6 | |
| Independent | Nancy Baxley | 1,990 | 0.6 | |
| Write-in | 8 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 320,299 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 4
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DesJarlais: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90%+ Hale: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 4th district encompasses the southern part of Middle Tennessee, including Murfreesboro and Lynchburg. The incumbent was Republican Scott DesJarlais, who was re-elected with 63.4% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Scott DesJarlais, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
- Doug Meyer, former chairman of the Franklin County Republican Party[46]
- Randy Sharp[46]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Scott DesJarlais (incumbent) | 55,194 | 71.0 | |
| Republican | Doug Meyer | 14,184 | 18.3 | |
| Republican | Randy Sharp | 8,298 | 10.7 | |
| Republican | Andrew Kingsolver (write-in) | 2 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 77,678 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Christopher Hale, former Obama White House staffer[47]
Eliminated in primary
- Lydia Noelle Bivens, development consultant[48]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Christopher Hale | 16,152 | 58.9 | |
| Democratic | Noelle Bivens | 11,249 | 41.1 | |
| Total votes | 27,401 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[38] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[39] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[40] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[41] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Scott DesJarlais (incumbent) | 223,802 | 66.7 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Hale | 111,908 | 33.3 | |
| Total votes | 335,710 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 5
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The 5th district is centered on Nashville and the immediate surrounding suburbs. The incumbent was Democrat Jim Cooper, who was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jim Cooper, incumbent U.S. representative[49][47]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Justin Jones, activist[53]
Endorsements
Jim Cooper
Organizations
Keeda Haynes
State officials
- Brenda Gilmore, state senator and former state representative (2007–2019)[58]
Organizations
- Blue America[59]
- Demand Universal Healthcare (DUH)[60]
- Democracy for America[61]
- Indivisible[62]
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee[63]
Individuals
- Marianne Williamson, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate[64]
Justin Jones (withdrawn)
Organizations
Meredith Page (withdrawn)
Organizations
- YDSA[citation needed][66]
- Rose Caucus[citation needed][67]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jim Cooper (incumbent) | 50,752 | 57.1 | |
| Democratic | Keeda Haynes | 35,472 | 39.9 | |
| Democratic | Joshua Rawlings | 2,681 | 3.0 | |
| Total votes | 88,905 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[35] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[38] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[39] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[40] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[41] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jim Cooper (incumbent) | 252,155 | 99.99% | |
| Write-in | 14 | 0.01% | ||
| Total votes | 252,169 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 6
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Rose: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90%+ Finley: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 6th district takes in the eastern suburbs of Nashville and the northern part of Middle Tennessee, including Hendersonville and Lebanon. The incumbent was Republican John Rose, who was elected with 69.5% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Rose, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Rose (incumbent) | 78,340 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 78,340 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Christopher Finley, restaurant owner[45]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Christopher Finley | 21,375 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 21,375 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[38] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[39] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[40] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[41] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Rose (incumbent) | 257,572 | 73.7 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Finley | 83,852 | 24.0 | |
| Independent | Christopher Monday | 8,154 | 2.3 | |
| Total votes | 349,578 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 7
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Green: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90%+ Sreepada: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 7th district encompasses the southern suburbs of Nashville and western rural areas of Middle Tennessee. The incumbent was Republican Mark Green, who was elected with 66.9% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Green, incumbent U.S. representative[68]
Endorsements
Mark Green
Organizations
- Combat Veterans for Congress[69]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mark Green (incumbent) | 73,540 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 73,540 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kiran Sreepada, public policy consultant[70]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kiran Sreepada | 23,390 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 23,390 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[38] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[39] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[40] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[41] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mark Green (incumbent) | 245,188 | 69.93% | |
| Democratic | Kiran Sreepada | 95,839 | 27.33% | |
| Independent | Ronald Brown | 7,603 | 2.17% | |
| Independent | Scott Vieira | 2,005 | 0.57% | |
| Total votes | 350,635 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 8
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Kustoff: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90%+ Pearson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90%+ | |||||||||||||||||
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The 8th district encompasses rural West Tennessee as well as taking in the eastern suburbs of Memphis, including Bartlett, Lakeland, Germantown, and Collierville. As well as the cities of Jackson, Union City, and Paris. The incumbent was Republican David Kustoff, who was re-elected with 67.7% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Kustoff, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | David Kustoff (incumbent) | 70,677 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 70,677 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Erika Stotts Pearson, former teacher and nominee for Tennessee's 8th congressional district in 2018[71]
Eliminated in primary
- Lawrence Pivnick, attorney[72]
- Hollis W. Skinner, former Trenton city councilman and U.S. Army veteran[73]
- Savannah Williamson, former Madison County commissioner[72]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Erika Stotts Pearson | 14,510 | 51.1 | |
| Democratic | Savannah Williamson | 5,788 | 20.4 | |
| Democratic | Lawrence Pivnick | 4,685 | 16.5 | |
| Democratic | Hollis Skinner | 3,389 | 12.0 | |
| Total votes | 28,372 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[38] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[39] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[40] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[41] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | David Kustoff (incumbent) | 227,216 | 68.5 | |
| Democratic | Erika Stotts Pearson | 97,890 | 29.5 | |
| Independent | James Hart | 3,763 | 1.1 | |
| Independent | Jon Dillard | 2,984 | 0.9 | |
| Total votes | 331,853 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 9
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The 9th district is based in Memphis. The incumbent was Democrat Steve Cohen, who was re-elected with 80.0% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Steve Cohen, incumbent U.S. representative[74]
Eliminated in primary
- Leo Awgowhat[72]
- Corey Strong, U.S. Navy veteran and former chair of Shelby County Democratic Party[75]
Endorsements
Steve Cohen
Organizations
Corey Strong
Organizations
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Steve Cohen (incumbent) | 56,312 | 84.0 | |
| Democratic | Corey Strong | 9,994 | 14.9 | |
| Democratic | Leo Awgowhat | 768 | 1.1 | |
| Total votes | 67,074 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Charlotte Bergmann, businesswoman and nominee for Tennessee's 9th congressional district in 2018[72]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Charlotte Bergmann | 12,160 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 12,160 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[35] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[38] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[39] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[40] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[41] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Steve Cohen (incumbent) | 187,905 | 77.4 | |
| Republican | Charlotte Bergmann | 48,818 | 20.1 | |
| Independent | Dennis Clark | 3,962 | 1.6 | |
| Independent | Bobby Lyons | 2,192 | 0.9 | |
| Write-in | 3 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 242,880 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||