United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2016

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United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2016
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All nine Tennessee seats to the United States House of Representatives
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Party Republican Democratic
Last election 7 2
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The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2016 to elect the nine U.S. Representatives from the state of Tennessee, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including President of the United States. The primaries will be held on August 4.

District 3

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See also: Tennessee's 3rd congressional district

Republican incumbent Chuck Fleischmann is fundraising in preparation for a challenge in the Republican primary election. Bo Watson, a member of the Tennessee State Senate, is considering challenging him.[1]

District 4

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See also: Tennessee's 4th congressional district

Incumbent Scott Desjarlais, a Republican, has not announced his intentions for the 2016 election. Lawyer Grant Starrett has announced he will run as a Republican.[2]

District 8

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See also: Tennessee's 8th congressional district

Incumbent Republican Stephen Fincher announced he will not run for reelection.[3]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Ken Atkins, corrections officer and former car dealership owner[4]
  • Hunter Baker, college professor[5]
  • Steve Basar, Shelby County Commissioner[6]
  • George Flinn, radiologist[7]
  • Brad Greer, businessman and political consultant[8]
  • Brian Kelsey, State Senator[9]
  • David Kustoff, former U.S. Attorney[10]
  • Tom Leatherwood, Shelby County Register of Deeds[11]
  • Mark Luttrell, Shelby County Mayor[12]
  • David Maldonado, businessman[13]
Potential
  • Scott Golden, district director for Congressman Fincher and member of the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee.[9]
  • Andy Holt, State Representative[9]
  • Ed Jackson, State Senator[9]
  • Ron Kirkland, candidate in 2010[9]
  • John Ryder, Republican National Committee General Counsel and committeeman[9]
  • Bill Sanderson, State Representative[9]
  • John Stevens, State Senator[9]
  • Matthew Stowe, district attorney general for the 24th judicial district[9]
  • Mary Wagner, Shelby County GOP Chairman[9]
  • Amy Weirich, Shelby County District Attorney[9]
Declined

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential
  • Roy Herron, former State Senator, former Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party and nominee in 2010[14]
  • Michael McCusker, Shelby County Assistant District Attorney and retired Army Major[17]
  • David Vinciarelli[17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2015/oct/11/vigilant-diligent-and-well-prepared-fleischma/329880/
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