2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the State of Tennessee, one from all nine of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections will take place on August 6, 2026.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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District 1
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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 is Republican Diana Harshbarger, who was re-elected with 78.1% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Diana Harshbarger, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[4]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Diana Harshbarger (R) | $945,558 | $591,911 | $1,804,416 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[5] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kristi Burke (D) | $53,773 | $26,240 | $27,533 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[5] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[9] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[10] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[11] | Safe R | August 14, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[12] | Safe R | October 11, 2025 |
District 2
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The 2nd district is located in eastern Tennessee, anchored by Knoxville. The incumbent is Republican Tim Burchett, who was re-elected with 69.3% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Tim Burchett, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[13]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tim Burchett (R) | $1,161,955 | $956,393 | $933,753 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Michaela Barnett, political organizer[15]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michaela Barnett (D) | $190,931 | $159,963 | $30,968 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[14] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[9] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[10] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[11] | Safe R | August 14, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[12] | Safe R | October 11, 2025 |
District 3
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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 is Republican Chuck Fleischmann, who was re-elected with 67.5% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Chuck Fleischmann, incumbent U.S. representative[16]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[16]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chuck Fleischmann (R) | $1,849,782 | $557,642 | $4,549,192 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[17] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Anna Golladay, small business owner[18]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Derek Hawn (D) | $140 | $69 | $70 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[17] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[9] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[10] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[11] | Safe R | August 14, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[12] | Safe R | October 11, 2025 |
District 4
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The 4th district encompasses the southern part of Middle Tennessee, including Murfreesboro and Lynchburg. The incumbent is Republican Scott DesJarlais, who was re-elected with 70.0% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Declared
- Tom Davis, army veteran and candidate for this district in 2024[19]
- Scott DesJarlais, incumbent U.S. representative[19]
- Harold "Rocky" Jones, U.S. Air Force veteran and volunteer firefighter.[19]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tom Davis (R) | $9,741 | $8,459 | $3,496 |
| Scott DesJarlais (R) | $380,918 | $317,023 | $429,914 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[20] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
Disqualified
- Jacob Anders, historian, voice actor, and political activist[22]
Endorsements
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Victoria Broderick (D) | $42,165 | $45,914 | $3,943 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[20] | |||
Independents
Declared
- Jacob Anders, historian, voice actor, and political activist (write-in)[22]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[9] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[10] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[11] | Safe R | August 14, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[12] | Safe R | October 11, 2025 |
District 5
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The 5th district comprises a southern portion of Davidson County; portions of Wilson and Williamson Counties; and the entirety of Maury, Lewis, and Marshall Counties. The incumbent is Republican Andy Ogles, who was re-elected with 56.9% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Charlie Hatcher, former Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture (2019–2025)[24]
- Andy Ogles, incumbent U.S. representative[19]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[25]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31,2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Charlie Hatcher (R) | $545,994 | $331,991 | $214,002 |
| Andy Ogles (R) | $447,537 | $424,397 | $85,061 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[26] | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
- U.S. representatives
- Jim Cooper, former TN-05 (1983–1995, 2003–2023)[29]
- Suzan DelBene, WA-01 (2012–present)[30]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Cortese (D) | $533,689 | $383,404 | $150,285 |
| Chaz Molder (D) | $1,825,648 | $551,473 | $1,274,175 |
| Joyce Neal (D) | $6,615 | $3,217 | $1,543 |
| James Torino (D) | $117,034 | $17,349 | $99,685 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[26] | |||
Independents
Declared
- Lowell Andre Reynolds, music producer and audio engineer[27]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[9] | Likely R | January 15, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[31] | Likely R | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[11] | Safe R | August 14, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[12] | Likely R | February 6, 2026 |
District 6
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The 6th district encompasses the eastern portions and suburbs of Nashville and extends across northern Middle Tennessee. It includes the cities of Hendersonville and Gallatin, as well as the eastern portion of Lebanon. The district continues eastward across the Cumberland Plateau, including the regional centers of Cookeville and Crossville, and reaches as far as Scott County, where East Tennessee begins.
The incumbent is Republican John Rose, who was re-elected with 68.0% of the vote in 2024;[2] he is retiring to run for governor.[32]
Republican primary
Declared
- Natisha Brooks, educator and candidate for mayor of Nashville in 2023[19]
- Johnny Garrett, state representative from the 45th district (2019–present)[33]
- Jon Henry[19]
- Van Hilleary, chief of staff to incumbent John Rose, former U.S. representative from the 4th district (1995–2003), nominee for governor in 2002, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006[34]
Declined
- John Rose, incumbent U.S. representative (running for governor)[32]
Endorsements
- Local officials
- Glenn Jacobs, Knox County mayor (2018–present)[35]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Johnny Garrett (R) | $1,707,665 | $278,642 | $1,429,023 |
| Jon Henry (R) | $67,166 | $17,827 | $99,749 |
| Van Hilleary (R) | $1,181,118 | $203,344 | $977,774 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[36] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Lore Bergman, community organizer and nominee for this district in 2024[19]
- Mike Croley, former park ranger[37]
- Chaney Mosley, agriculture professor at Middle Tennessee State University[38]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Croley (D) | $14,730 | $8,462 | $6,328 |
| Chaney Mosley (D) | $52,595 | $9,870 | $42,725 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[36] | |||
Independents
Declared
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Andrew Koontz (I) | $5,100 | $130 | $4,970 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[36] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[9] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[10] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[11] | Safe R | August 14, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[12] | Safe R | October 11, 2025 |
District 7
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The 7th district is centered in Middle Tennessee, anchored by significant portions of Nashville and its western suburbs. The district includes most of Franklin as well as the western half of Williamson County, along with nearby communities such as Ashland City, Pleasant View, Dickson, Springfield, and part of White House.
To the northwest, the district prominently includes Clarksville, one of the state's largest cities anchored by Fort Campbell.
Beyond that the district stretches southward to the Alabama border, encompassing a large swath of predominantly rural counties.
The incumbent is Republican Matt Van Epps, who won a special election following the resignation of Republican Mark Green with 53.9% of the vote.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Matt Van Epps, incumbent U.S. representative[19]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[39]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Matt Van Epps (R) | $1,982,057 | $1,846,902 | $135,155 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[40] | |||
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Joshua Warren Sales, teacher[19]
Withdrawn
- Vincent Dixie, state representative from the 54th district (2019–present) and candidate for this district in 2025[41]
Declined
- Aftyn Behn, state representative from the 51st district (2023–present) and nominee for this district in 2025 (running for re-election)[42]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Vincent Dixie (D) | $177,458 | $176,124 | $1,333 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[40] | |||
Independents
- Terri Christie, boat captain and candidate in the 2025 special election[43]
- Jonathan Thorp, commercial helicopter pilot and candidate in the 2025 special election[44]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jonathan Thorp (I) | $20,099 | $26,337 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[40] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[9] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[10] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[11] | Safe R | December 3, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[12] | Safe R | January 16, 2026 |
District 8
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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, Paris, and Dyersburg. The incumbent is Republican David Kustoff, who was re-elected with 72.3% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- David Kustoff, incumbent U.S. representative[19]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| David Kustoff (R) | $1,813,311 | $1,041,265 | $2,831,507 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[46] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Horace Taylor[48]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[9] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[10] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[11] | Safe R | August 14, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[12] | Safe R | October 11, 2025 |
District 9
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The 9th district is based in Memphis, as well as a portion of Tipton County. The incumbent is Democrat Steve Cohen, who was re-elected with 71.3% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Declared
- M. LaTroy Alexandria-Williams, community activist[19]
- Steve Cohen, incumbent U.S. representative[49]
- Justin Pearson, state representative from the 86th district (2023, 2023–present)[50]
Endorsements
- State legislators
- London Lamar, state senator from the 33rd district (2022–present)[51]
- Organizations
- Party officials
- David Hogg, former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (2025)[56]
- Organizations
- Building Blue PAC [57]
- The Collective PAC[58]
- Indivisible Memphis [59]
- Justice Democrats[56]
- Leaders We Deserve[60]
- No Dem Left Behind [61]
- PAL PAC[62][63]
- Sunrise Movement[64]
- Track AIPAC[65]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Steve Cohen (D) | $658,569 | $395,281 | $1,982,620 |
| Justin Pearson (D) | $1,106,297 | $718,434 | $387,864 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[66] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Steve Cohen |
Justin Pearson |
Undecided |
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| Data for Progress (D)[67][A] | January 30 – February 3, 2026 | 354 (LV) | 5.2% | 45% | 44% | 11% |
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Charlotte Bergmann, former member of the Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee and perennial candidate[19]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Charlotte Bergmann (R) | $11,735 | $7,446 | $7,729 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[66] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[9] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[10] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[11] | Safe D | August 14, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[12] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by the Justice Democrats, which supports Pearson