2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
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The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee were held on November 8, 2022, 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 other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.
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November 8, 2022
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These elections were the first under Tennessee's new congressional map after redistricting was completed by the state government. During the general elections, Republican Andy Ogles flipped Tennessee's 5th congressional district, which was previously represented by Democrat Jim Cooper. With the number of Democrats in the delegation being reduced to just one, the 9th district's Steve Cohen, this represented the fewest Democrats sent to congress by Tennessee since the 41st Congress during reconstruction, an all Republican delegation.
Redistricting
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The Tennessee Legislature drew new maps for Tennessee's congressional districts to account for the new 2020 census data. The Republican Party had a trifecta in the Tennessee Government at the time, giving them full control of the redistricting process. Legislators drew the maps for the state from late 2021 through early 2022.[2] The maps that were eventually passed were widely criticized as partisan gerrymanders.[3][4]
In particular, the redistricting split up the House district which had represented Democrat-heavy Nashville as long as Tennessee had been a state.[5] The three districts that absorbed the city were then all won by Republicans, giving them 89% of Tennessee's U.S. House seats despite only getting 64% of the popular vote. This split also prevented urban voters from electing an African-American representative to the U.S. House,[5] despite representing about 17% of the population.[6]
Overview
| District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 147,241 | 78.32% | 37,049 | 19.71% | 3,713 | 1.97% | 188,003 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 2 | 141,089 | 67.91% | 66,673 | 32.09% | 0 | 0.00% | 207,762 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 3 | 136,639 | 68.38% | 60,334 | 30.19% | 2,857 | 1.43% | 199,830 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 4 | 122,401 | 70.57% | 44,648 | 25.74% | 6,388 | 3.68% | 173,437 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 5 | 123,558 | 55.84% | 93,648 | 42.32% | 4,069 | 1.84% | 221,275 | 100.0% | Republican gain |
| District 6 | 129,388 | 66.33% | 65,675 | 33.67% | 0 | 0.00% | 195,063 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 7 | 108,421 | 59.96% | 68,973 | 38.14% | 3,428 | 1.90% | 180,822 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 8 | 155,602 | 73.99% | 51,102 | 24.30% | 3,611 | 1.72% | 210,315 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 9 | 35,123 | 26.23% | 93,800 | 70.04% | 4,995 | 3.73% | 133,918 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| Total | 1,099,462 | 64.28% | 581,902 | 34.02% | 29,061 | 1.70% | 1,710,425 | 100.0% | |
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 district was barely impacted by the 2020 redistricting cycle. The incumbent was Republican Diana Harshbarger, who was elected with 74.7% of the vote in 2020 and won re-election in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Diana Harshbarger, incumbent U.S. Representative (2021–present)[7]
Disqualified
Endorsements
Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[9]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Diana Harshbarger (incumbent) | 43,761 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 43,761 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Cameron Parsons, employee at Eastman Chemical Company[11][12][7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Cameron Parsons | 6,099 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 6,099 | 100.00% | ||
Independents
Candidates
Declared
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | February 7, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | May 23, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | February 8, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Solid R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[19] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[20] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[21] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[22] | Safe R | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Diana Harshbarger (incumbent) | 147,241 | 78.32% | |
| Democratic | Cameron Parsons | 37,049 | 19.71% | |
| Independent | Richard Baker | 2,466 | 1.31% | |
| Independent | Ahmed Makrom | 1,247 | 0.66% | |
| Total votes | 188,003 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
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The 2nd district is located in eastern Tennessee, anchored by Knoxville. The district was barely impacted by the 2020 redistricting cycle. The incumbent was Republican Tim Burchett, who was re-elected with 67.6% of the vote in 2020 and won re-election in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tim Burchett, incumbent U.S. Representative (2019–present)[24][7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tim Burchett (incumbent) | 56,880 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 56,880 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Harmon, professor at the University of Tennessee, former Knox County commissioner (2006–2010), and nominee for Texas's 13th congressional district in 1998[25]
Disqualified
- Marcus Lowery[7]
Endorsements
Labor unions
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mark Harmon | 24,879 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 24,879 | 100.00% | ||
Independents
Candidates
Disqualified
- Jeffrey Grunau[7]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | February 7, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | May 23, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | February 8, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Solid R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[19] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[20] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[21] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[22] | Safe R | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tim Burchett (incumbent) | 141,089 | 67.91% | |
| Democratic | Mark Harmon | 66,673 | 32.09% | |
| Total votes | 207,762 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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 district was barely impacted by the 2020 redistricting cycle. However, under the new lines, the district no longer touches the border of Kentucky. The incumbent was Republican Chuck Fleischmann, who was re-elected with 67.3% of the vote in 2020 and won re-election in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Chuck Fleischmann, incumbent U.S. Representative (2011–present)[27][7]
Eliminated in primary
Disqualified
Withdrew
Endorsements
U.S. Presidents
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[27]
Results
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent) | 52,073 | 79.28% | |
| Republican | Sandy Casey | 13,609 | 20.72% | |
| Total votes | 65,682 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Meg Gorman | 22,208 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 22,208 | 100.00% | ||
Independents
Candidates
Declared
- Thomas Rumba[7]
- Rick Tyler, white supremacist and perennial candidate[7] (later decided to run for governor instead)
Disqualified
- Amber Hysell[7]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | February 7, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | May 23, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | February 8, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Solid R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[19] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[20] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[21] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[22] | Safe R | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent) | 136,639 | 68.38% | |
| Democratic | Meg Gorman | 60,334 | 30.19% | |
| Independent | Rick Tyler | 1,736 | 0.87% | |
| Independent | Thomas Rumba | 1,121 | 0.56% | |
| Total votes | 199,830 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 4
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The 4th district encompasses the southern part of Middle Tennessee, including Murfreesboro and Lynchburg. The district was barely impacted by the 2020 redistricting cycle, though it does take up more of the southern border of the state. The incumbent was Republican Scott DesJarlais, who was re-elected with 66.7% of the vote in 2020 and won re-election in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Scott DesJarlais, incumbent U.S. Representative (2011–present)[8]
Disqualified
- Charles Dean Smith[8]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Scott DesJarlais (incumbent) | 60,699 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 60,699 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Arnold White[8]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Wayne Steele | 11,168 | 65.07% | |
| Democratic | Arnold White | 5,994 | 34.93% | |
| Total votes | 17,162 | 100.00% | ||
Independents
Candidates
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | February 7, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | May 23, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | February 8, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Solid R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[19] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[20] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[21] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[22] | Safe R | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Scott DesJarlais (incumbent) | 122,401 | 70.57% | |
| Democratic | Russell Steele | 44,648 | 25.74% | |
| Independent | Mike Winton | 2,834 | 1.63% | |
| Independent | Clyde Benson | 1,806 | 1.04% | |
| Independent | David Jones | 708 | 0.41% | |
| Independent | Tharon Chandler | 585 | 0.34% | |
| Independent | Joseph Magyer | 455 | 0.26% | |
| Total votes | 173,437 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 5
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The 5th district was previously centered on Nashville and the immediate surrounding suburbs, and it also used to contain Dickson and part of Cheatham County. The incumbent was Democrat Jim Cooper, who ran unopposed in 2020.
On January 25, Cooper announced he would withdraw his candidacy for re-election and refund all campaign contributions,[31] citing the state legislature's move to split Davidson County into three congressional districts.[32]
Under the new Republican redistricting map, the new 5th district shifted from D+7 to R+9 and contained only the southern part of Nashville, as well as portions of Wilson and Williamson Counties and the entirety of Maury, Lewis, and Marshall Counties. The 6th and 7th districts absorbed the eastern and western parts of Davidson county, respectively.[33]
In the general election, Republican Andy Ogles defeated Democratic challenger Heidi Campbell. With Ogles' victory, he became the first Republican in 147 years to represent Nashville in the House of Representatives.[34]
Heidi Campbell performed strongest in the district's portion of Davidson County, where she swept nearly every precinct. This success included winning the traditionally Republican stronghold of Forest Hills and maintaining comfortable margins in and around her hometown of Oak Hill, where she previously served as Vice Mayor and the first female Mayor. These areas largely overlap with Tennessee Senate District 20, which Campbell had represented since 2020.[35]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Heidi Campbell, state senator[36][37]
Disqualified
- Justicia Rizzo[8]
Withdrawn
- Jim Cooper, incumbent U.S. Representative (2003–2023)[38]
- Odessa Kelly, executive director of Stand Up Nashville (candidate in the 7th district)[39][40][41]
Endorsements
Local officials
- Sean Parker, District 5 Metro Councilman[42]
- Delisha Porterfield, District 29 Metro Councilwoman[42]
Organizations
Labor unions
Federal officials
- Jim Cooper, incumbent U.S. Representative (2003–2023)[48]
State officials
- Phil Bredesen, 48th governor of Tennessee (2003–2011)[49]
- Randy Stamps, state representative (199?–1999) (Republican)[50]
Labor unions
Organizations
Labor unions
Individuals
- Devon Gilfillian, singer[56]
- Stella Parton, singer[56]
- Lucinda Williams, singer[56]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Heidi Campbell | 30,830 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 30,830 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Early in the cycle, the Tennessee Republican Party’s state executive committee removed Donald Trump-endorsed Morgan Ortagus, along with Robby Starbuck and Baxter Lee, from the ballot. The party invoked internal bylaws requiring candidates to have voted in three of the last four statewide Republican primaries, a move widely criticized by some as an effort by the local "establishment" to narrow the field.[57] Andy Ogles emerged as the winner with 35.4% of the vote, defeating former State House Speaker Beth Harwell and retired Brigadier General Kurt Winstead.
Candidates
Nominee
- Andy Ogles, mayor of Maury County[58][59][60]
Eliminated in primary
- Geni Batchelor, realtor[8]
- Jeff Beierlein, healthcare executive[8]
- Natisha Brooks, homeschool operator and owner[61][62]
- Beth Harwell, former Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives (2011–2019), former state representative (1989–2019), and candidate for governor of Tennessee in 2018[63][58][64]
- Timothy Bruce Lee, Nashville Fire Department paramedic[8]
- Robby "Starbuck" Newsom, film director[65][8] (write-in)
- Stewart Parks, realtor[8]
- Kurt Winstead, retired national guard brigadier general[66][67]
- Tres Wittum, policy and research analyst for state senator Bo Watson[8]
Disqualified
- Baxter Lee, entrepreneur[68][69]
- Morgan Ortagus, former Spokesperson for the United States Department of State (2019–2021)[70][71][69]
Withdrew
- Quincy McKnight, businessman and Republican primary candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 21[72][73] (candidate for Nashville mayor)
Declined
- Manny Sethi, orthopedic surgeon and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020[74]
Endorsements
State legislators
- Vernon Jones, former Democratic Georgia state representative (1993–2001, 2017–2021) and Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County (2001–2009)[76]
Organizations
- Frederick Douglass Foundation[76]
Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[77]
U.S. Senators
- Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky (2011–present)[78]
U.S. Representatives
- Madison Cawthorn, U.S. Representative for NC-11 (2021–2023)[79]
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, U.S. Representative for GA-14 (2021–2026)[80]
Individuals
- Sebastian Gorka, former Deputy Assistant to the President[79]
- Kari Lake, former television news journalist and candidate in the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial election[79]
- Candace Owens, conservative author and activist[79]
Executive Branch officials
- Morgan Ortagus, former Spokesperson for the United States Department of State (2019–2021) and disqualified candidate for this seat[84]
Polling
Results
- 20–30%
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 30–40%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Andy Ogles | 21,325 | 35.40% | |
| Republican | Beth Harwell | 15,021 | 24.93% | |
| Republican | Kurt Winstead | 12,721 | 21.12% | |
| Republican | Jeff Beierlien | 4,093 | 6.79% | |
| Republican | Robby "Starbuck" Newsom (write-in) | 2,492 | 4.14% | |
| Republican | Natisha Brooks | 1,747 | 2.90% | |
| Republican | Geni Batchelor | 1,017 | 1.69% | |
| Republican | Timothy Bruce Lee | 845 | 1.40% | |
| Republican | Stewart T. Parks | 586 | 0.97% | |
| Republican | Tres Wittum | 398 | 0.66% | |
| Total votes | 60,245 | 100.00% | ||
Independent Candidates
Candidates
Declared
- Derrick Brantley, business development consultant[8]
- Daniel Cooper, former Maury County Commissioner[8]
- Rick Shannon, veteran, author, pastor, and business owner[87][88]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Likely R (flip) | October 14, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Likely R (flip) | May 23, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R (flip) | February 8, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Likely R (flip) | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Likely R (flip) | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[19] | Solid R (flip) | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[20] | Likely R (flip) | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[21] | Solid R (flip) | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[22] | Likely R (flip) | September 28, 2022 |
Polling
Results
The results were controversial, mainly revolving around the state's gerrymandering, which many experts believed was what allowed Ogles to win.[90] There were also some controversies around Ogles himself, who later came under fire over disputes involving his career and education.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Andy Ogles | 123,558 | 55.84% | |
| Democratic | Heidi Campbell | 93,648 | 42.32% | |
| Independent | Derrick Brantley | 2,090 | 0.94% | |
| Independent | Daniel Cooper | 1,132 | 0.51% | |
| Independent | Rich Shannon | 847 | 0.38% | |
| Total votes | 221,275 | 100.00% | ||
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By county
| County[91] | Andy Ogles Republican | Heidi Campbell Democratic | Other votes | Total votes | |||
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| Davidson | 38.38% | 34,353 | 59.91% | 53,627 | 1.71% | 1,535 | 89,515 |
| Lewis | 78.91% | 2,671 | 19.32% | 654 | 1.77% | 60 | 3,385 |
| Marshall | 74.76% | 6,488 | 23.19% | 2,012 | 2.05 | 178 | 8,678 |
| Maury | 68.17% | 20,687 | 29.29% | 8,888 | 2.54% | 772 | 30,347 |
| Williamson | 66.38% | 37,268 | 32.10% | 18,020 | 1.52% | 852 | 56,140 |
| Wilson | 66.52% | 22,091 | 31.46% | 10,447 | 2.02% | 672 | 33,210 |
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.
After redistricting, it absorbed the western portion of Davidson County. The incumbent was Republican John Rose, who was re-elected with 73.7% of the vote in 2020 and won re-election in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Rose, incumbent U.S. Representative (2019–2027)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Rose (incumbent) | 57,162 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 57,162 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Randal Cooper[8]
Eliminated in primary
- Clay Faircloth, pastor[8]
Results
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- >90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Randal Cooper | 17,332 | 74.70% | |
| Democratic | Clay Faircloth | 5,870 | 25.30% | |
| Total votes | 23,202 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | February 7, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | May 23, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | February 8, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Solid R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[19] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[20] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[21] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[22] | Safe R | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Rose (incumbent) | 129,388 | 66.33% | |
| Democratic | Randal Cooper | 65,675 | 33.67% | |
| Total votes | 195,063 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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 was Republican Mark Green, who was re-elected with 69.9% of the vote in 2020 and won re-election in 2022. Green's district was significantly impacted by redistricting, as he now represented a more central part of Tennessee. The 8th district absorbed most of Green's constituents in the western portion of the state.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Green, incumbent U.S. Representative (2019–2025)[92]
Endorsements
Federal officials
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mark Green (incumbent) | 48,968 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 48,968 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Odessa Kelly, executive director of Stand Up Nashville[41]
Endorsements
Local officials
- Erica Gilmore, District 19 Metro Councilwoman and daughter of state senator Brenda Gilmore[94]
- Sean Parker, District 5 Metro Councilman[42]
- Delisha Porterfield, District 29 Metro Councilwoman[42]
- Zulfat Suara, Metro Councilwoman at-large[94]
Organizations
- Brand New Congress[95]
- Indivisible[44]
- Justice Democrats[45]
- National Women's Political Caucus[53]
- Working Families Party[44]
Labor unions
- Communication Workers of America[51]
- SEIU (Local 109 and National)[46][47]
- Tennessee AFL–CIO[26]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Odessa Kelly | 24,854 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 24,854 | 100.00% | ||
Independents
Candidates
Declared
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | February 7, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | May 23, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | February 8, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Solid R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[19] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[20] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[21] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[22] | Safe R | September 28, 2022 |
Results
Despite Green's comfortable win, with only 60% of the vote received, this was the worst he had performed since his 2018 election as a result of gerrymandering, where the new district included part of Davidson County.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Green (incumbent) | 108,421 | 59.96% | |
| Democratic | Odessa Kelly | 68,973 | 38.14% | |
| Independent | Steven J. Hooper | 3,428 | 1.90% | |
| Total votes | 180,822 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county
| County[91] | Mark Green Republican | Odessa Kelly Democratic | Other votes | Total votes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | # | % | # | % | # | ||
| Benton | 80.52% | 2,236 | 17.68% | 491 | 1.80% | 50 | 2,777 |
| Cheatham | 71.70% | 8,342 | 26.69% | 3,105 | 1.62% | 188 | 11,535 |
| Davidson | 25.19% | 10,325 | 73.23% | 30,013 | 1.57% | 645 | 40,983 |
| Decatur | 82.40% | 2,696 | 15.92% | 521 | 1.68% | 55 | 3,272 |
| Dickson | 74.37% | 9,918 | 23.54% | 3,139 | 2.09% | 279 | 13,057 |
| Hickman | 79.32% | 4,571 | 19.24% | 1,109 | 1.44% | 83 | 5,763 |
| Houston | 76.66% | 1,872 | 21.01% | 513 | 4.18% | 186 | 2,471 |
| Humphreys | 75.49% | 3,360 | 20.33% | 905 | 1.64% | 87 | 4,352 |
| Montgomery | 60.55% | 24,486 | 37.25% | 15,064 | 2.20% | 890 | 40,440 |
| Perry | 81.61% | 1,518 | 17.04% | 317 | 1.34% | 29 | 1,864 |
| Robertson | 76.40% | 13,638 | 21.53% | 3,843 | 2.07% | 369 | 17,850 |
| Stewart | 80.83% | 3,124 | 16.07% | 621 | 3.10% | 120 | 3,865 |
| Wayne | 87.74% | 3,042 | 10.67% | 370 | 1.59% | 55 | 3,467 |
| Williamson | 67.27% | 19,293 | 31.25% | 8,962 | 1.49% | 426 | 28,681 |
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. After redistricting, it absorbed much of the 7th district's Western state territory. The incumbent was Republican David Kustoff, who was re-elected with 68.5% of the vote in 2020 and re-elected in 2022.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Kustoff, incumbent U.S. Representative (2017–present)[8]
Eliminated in primary
Results
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- >90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Kustoff (incumbent) | 69,538 | 83.73% | |
| Republican | Bob Hendry | 6,990 | 8.42% | |
| Republican | Danny Ray Bridger Jr. | 4,233 | 5.10% | |
| Republican | Gary Clouse | 2,291 | 2.76% | |
| Total votes | 83,052 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Lynnette Williams, perennial candidate[8]
Eliminated in primary
- Tim McDonald[8]
Results
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lynnette Williams | 15,819 | 63.26% | |
| Democratic | Tim McDonald | 9,187 | 36.74% | |
| Total votes | 25,006 | 100.00% | ||
Independents
Candidates
- James Hart, white supremacist, segregationist activist,[97] realtor, perennial candidate, and Republican nominee for this district in 2004
- Ronnie Henley, perennial candidate[8]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid R | February 7, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid R | May 23, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe R | February 8, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Solid R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Safe R | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[19] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[20] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[21] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[22] | Safe R | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Kustoff (incumbent) | 155,602 | 73.99% | |
| Democratic | Lynnette Williams | 51,102 | 24.30% | |
| Independent | James Hart | 2,541 | 1.21% | |
| Independent | Ronnie Henley | 1,070 | 0.51% | |
| Total votes | 210,315 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county
| County[91] | David Kustoff Republican | Lynnette Williams Democratic | Other votes | Total votes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | # | % | # | % | # | ||
| Benton | 77.40% | 993 | 19.10% | 245 | 3.51% | 45 | 1,283 |
| Carroll | 80.49% | 5,707 | 17.01% | 1,206 | 2.75% | 177 | 7,090 |
| Chester | 84.66% | 3,764 | 13.74% | 611 | 1.60% | 71 | 4,446 |
| Crockett | 82.85% | 2,662 | 15.59% | 501 | 1.01% | 50 | 3,213 |
| Dyer | 82.81% | 6,784 | 15.39% | 1,261 | 1.79% | 147 | 8,192 |
| Fayette | 76.13% | 10,693 | 22.42% | 3,149 | 1.45% | 203 | 14,045 |
| Gibson | 78.55% | 9,619 | 19.65% | 2,406 | 1.80% | 110 | 12,135 |
| Hardeman | 62.96% | 3,331 | 35.40% | 1,873 | 1.64% | 87 | 5,291 |
| Hardin | 86.70% | 5,515 | 12.29% | 782 | 1.01% | 64 | 6,361 |
| Haywood | 50.66% | 1,968 | 47.90% | 1,861 | 1.44% | 56 | 3,885 |
| Henderson | 86.18% | 5,573 | 12.48% | 807 | 1.35% | 87 | 6,467 |
| Henry | 76.83% | 6,408 | 18.45% | 1,539 | 4.72% | 394 | 8,341 |
| Lake | 77.59% | 862 | 19.62% | 218 | 2.79% | 31 | 1,111 |
| Lauderdale | 69.81% | 3,258 | 27.75% | 1,295 | 2.44% | 114 | 4,667 |
| Madison | 63.53% | 15,076 | 34.69% | 8,233 | 1.78% | 423 | 23,732 |
| McNairy | 83.77% | 5,751 | 14.41% | 989 | 1.82% | 125 | 6,865 |
| Obion | 84.16% | 6,476 | 14.62% | 1,125 | 1.22% | 94 | 7,695 |
| Shelby | 70.04% | 48,852 | 28.68% | 20,005 | 1.28% | 891 | 69,748 |
| Tipton | 76.59% | 5,812 | 21.01% | 1,594 | 2.40% | 182 | 7,588 |
| Weakley | 80.72% | 6,498 | 17.42% | 1,402 | 1.86% | 150 | 8,050 |
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
- Haywood (largest city: Brownsville)
District 9
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The 9th district is based in Memphis. Redistricting left the 9th district intact, but it moved from having a 53% Democratic-leaning seat to a 43% Democratic-leaning seat after taking on some Republican-leaning suburbs and Half of Tipton County. The incumbent was Democrat Steve Cohen, who was re-elected with 77.4% of the vote in 2020 and re-elected in 2022.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Steve Cohen, incumbent U.S. Representative (2007–present)[98][8]
Eliminated in primary
- M. Latroy Alexandria-Williams, perennial candidate[8]
Endorsements
Results
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Cohen (incumbent) | 62,055 | 88.02% | |
| Democratic | M. Latory Alexandira-Williams | 8,449 | 11.98% | |
| Total votes | 70,504 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Charlotte Bergmann, candidate for this seat in 2012, 2014, and 2020[8]
Eliminated in primary
Results
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charlotte Bergmann | 10,380 | 51.54% | |
| Republican | Brown Dudley | 8,760 | 43.50% | |
| Republican | Leo AwGoWhat | 1,000 | 4.97% | |
| Total votes | 20,140 | 100.00% | ||
Independents
Candidates
Declared
- Dennis Clark, candidate for this seat in 2020[8]
- Paul Cook, candidate for this seat in 2014 and 2016[8]
- George Flinn, former Shelby County Commissioner and perennial candidate[8]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[14] | Solid D | February 7, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[15] | Solid D | May 23, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[16] | Safe D | February 8, 2022 |
| Politico[17] | Solid D | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[18] | Safe D | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[19] | Solid D | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[20] | Solid D | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[21] | Solid D | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[22] | Safe D | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Cohen (incumbent) | 93,800 | 70.04% | |
| Republican | Charlotte Bergmann | 35,123 | 26.23% | |
| Independent | George Flinn | 3,349 | 2.50% | |
| Independent | Dennis Clark | 1,160 | 0.87% | |
| Independent | Paul Cook | 485 | 0.36% | |
| Write-in | 1 | 0.00% | ||
| Total votes | 133,918 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||