On May 6, 2026, Tennessee Republicans released a newly proposed congressional map that would draw out Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) of Memphis, shifting the state's delegation from an 8–1 Republican majority to a 9–0 Republican majority. The map passed both chambers and was signed into law by governor Bill Lee on May 7.[ 2] The enactment of the new map extended the congressional filing deadline to May 15.[ 3] The primary elections will take place on August 6, 2026.[ 4]
2026 Tennessee's 1st congressional district election
Tennessee's 1st congressional district boundary from the 2026 electionsInteractive map version
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.[ 5]
Diana Harshbarger
Executive branch officials
Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Diana Harshbarger (R)
$945,558
$591,911
$1,804,416
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 10]
Kristi Burke, artist and YouTuber[ 11]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Herman Garcia, small business owner[ 12]
David Kerr, Marine Corps veteran[ 13]
Campaign finance reports as of July 17, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Kristi Burke (D)
$101,983.51
$87,877.31
$14,106.20
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 10]
Democratic primary results by county:
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Kristi Burke
12,395
76.6
Democratic
David Kerr
1,925
11.9
Democratic
Herman Garcia
1,856
11.5
Total votes
16,176
100.0
Independent candidates [ edit ]
Joshua Ray Ashburn[ 14]
Richard G. Baker[ 14]
Billy Cody[ 14]
Chris Campbell[ 14]
Tyler Brice Mitchell McClain[ 14]
2026 Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election
Tennessee's 2nd congressional district boundary from the 2026 electionsInteractive map version
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.[ 5]
Tim Burchett
Executive branch officials
Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Tim Burchett (R)
$1,161,955
$956,393
$933,753
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 20]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Tim Burchett (incumbent)
86,194
100.0
Total votes
86,194
100.0
Michaela Barnett, political organizer[ 21] and small business owner[ 22]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Michaela Barnett (D)
$190,931
$159,963
$30,968
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 20]
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Michaela Barnett
38,892
100.0
Total votes
38,892
100.0
Independent candidates [ edit ]
2026 Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election
Tennessee's 3rd congressional district boundary from the 2026 electionsInteractive map version
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.[ 5]
Chuck Fleischmann
Executive branch officials
Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Chuck Fleischmann (R)
$2,319,124
$737,753
$4,838,423
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 24]
Anna Golladay, small business owner[ 25]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports as of July 17 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Anna Golladay (D)
$55,554.79
$28,351.80
$33,870.46
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 24]
Democratic primary results by county:
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Anna Golladay
27,735
79.6
Democratic
Bryan Martin
7,120
20.4
Total votes
34,855
100.0
Independent candidates [ edit ]
Dean Arnold[ 14]
Jean Howard-Hill[ 14]
Rodney Joe King[ 14]
Donnie Lynn Ownby[ 14]
Edward John Roland[ 14]
2026 Tennessee's 4th congressional district election
Tennessee's 4th congressional district boundary from the 2026 electionsInteractive map version
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.[ 5]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Tom Davis, army veteran and candidate for this district in 2024 [ 26]
Joshua James, Rutherford County commissioner and candidate for this seat in 2024 [ 14]
Harold "Rocky" Jones, U.S. Air Force veteran and volunteer firefighter[ 26]
Scott DesJarlais
Executive branch officials
Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of July 17, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Tom Davis (R)
$17,964.94
$16,779.85
$3,398.73
Scott DesJarlais (R)
$536,842.93
$407,735.16
$495,126.13
Joshua James (R)
$3,612.51
$3,051.52
$560.99
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
Republican primary results by county:
Victoria Broderick, telemarketer[ 31]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Patrick Larson[ 14]
Jacob Anders, author and historian[ 32]
Campaign finance reports as of July 17, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Victoria Broderick (D)
$42,165
$45,914
$3,943
Mike Cortese (D)
$741,733.20
$619,475.47
$122,257.73
Tim Lanier (D)
$13,593.99
$10,613.95
$2,980.04
Joyce Neal (D)
$8,310.00
$7,396.28
$768.80
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
Democratic primary results by county:
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Victoria Broderick
12,432
37.9
Democratic
Mike Cortese
9,226
28.1
Democratic
Joyce Neal
7,230
22.0
Democratic
Tim Lanier
2,458
7.5
Democratic
Cliff Huffman
1,480
4.5
Total votes
32,826
100.0
Independent candidates [ edit ]
Jacob Anders, author and historian[ 14]
Clay Faircloth, pastor[ 14]
Campaign finance reports as of July 17, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Jacob Anders (I)
$27,150.00
$383.88
$26,766.12
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
2026 Tennessee's 5th congressional district election
Tennessee's 5th congressional district boundary from the 2026 electionsInteractive map version
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.[ 5] Ogles was challenged by Tennessee Agricultural Commissioner Charlie Hatcher. Hatcher won the primary with 53% of the vote, defeating Ogles.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Andy Ogles
Executive branch officials
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State legislators
Organizations
Charlie Hatcher
Executive branch officials
Statewide officials
U.S. representatives
State legislators
Campaign finance reports as of July 17, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Charlie Hatcher (R)
$719,503
$614,682
$104,821
Andy Ogles (R)
$613,135
$617,407
$57,649
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 48]
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[ a]
Margin of error
Charlie Hatcher
Andy Ogles
Undecided
Tusk Strategies[ 49] [ A]
July 26–28, 2026
400 (LV)
± 5.0%
33%
37%
30%
Republican primary results by county:
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Mike Cortese, Nashville Metro councilmember (running in the fourth district) [ 51]
Joyce Neal, adjunct professor (running in the fourth district) [ 51]
James Torino, healthcare executive (running in the ninth district) [ 51]
Chaz Molder
U.S. representatives
Statewide officials
State legislators
Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
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 [ 48]
Democratic primary results by county:
20–30%
30–40%
40–50%
50–60%
70–80%
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Chaz Molder
17,730
40.5
Democratic
Yolanda Cooper-Sutton
14,362
32.8
Democratic
Rachel Hurley
4,857
11.1
Democratic
DeVante R. Hill
4,324
9.9
Democratic
Carrie Ann Iacomini
2,491
5.7
Total votes
43,764
100.0
Independent candidates [ edit ]
James A. Johnson[ 14]
Micheál (Me-Haul) O'Leary[ 14]
Lowell Andre Reynolds, music producer and audio engineer (running in the seventh district) [ 51]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ]
Charlie Hatcher (R)
Executive branch officials
Chaz Molder (D)
U.S. representatives
Organizations
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[ a]
Margin of error
Charlie Hatcher (R)
Chaz Molder (D)
Undecided
Impact Research (D)[ 61] [ B]
August 19–24, 2026
500 (LV)
± 4.4%
48%
40%
12%
Hypothetical polling
Andy Ogles vs. Chaz Molder
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[ a]
Margin of error
Andy Ogles (R)
Chaz Molder (D)
Undecided
Impact Research (D)[ 62] [ B]
May 11–13, 2026
558 (LV)
± 4.1%
47%
41%
12%
2026 Tennessee's 6th congressional district election
Tennessee's 6th congressional district boundary from the 2026 electionsInteractive map version
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;[ 5] he is retiring to run for governor.[ 63]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Johnny Garrett
U.S. representatives
Local officials
Individuals
John Henry
Executive branch officials
Van Hilleary
U.S. representatives
State legislators
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Johnny Garrett (R)
$2,314,281
$1,533,848
$780,433
Jon Henry (R)
$67,166
$17,827
$99,749
Van Hilleary (R)
$1,502,905
$550,719
$952,186
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 70]
Republican primary results by county:
30–40%
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
Mike Croley, former park ranger[ 71]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
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 [ 70]
Democratic primary results by county:
20–30%
30–40%
40–50%
50–60%
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Mike Croley
11,604
28.9
Democratic
Chaney Mosley
9,633
24.0
Democratic
Lore Bergman
9,224
23.0
Democratic
Miriam Leibowitz
6,840
17.0
Democratic
Christopher Martin Finley
2,856
7.1
Total votes
40,157
100.0
Independent candidates [ edit ]
Chris Monday, graphic designer, Republican candidate for this seat in 2018 and independent candidate for this seat in 2020 [ 26]
Angus Purdy[ 14]
Andrew Koontz, real estate agent (running in the seventh district) [ 26]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Andrew Koontz (I)
$5,100
$130
$4,970
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 70]
2026 Tennessee's 7th congressional district election
Tennessee's 7th congressional district boundary from the 2026 electionsInteractive map version
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.
Matt Van Epps
Executive branch officials
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Matt Van Epps (R)
$1,982,057
$1,846,902
$135,155
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 75]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Matt Van Epps (incumbent)
60,043
100.0
Total votes
60,043
100.0
Darden Copeland, consultant and candidate for this district in 2025 [ 14]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Vincent Dixie (D)
$177,458
$176,124
$1,333
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 75]
Democratic primary results by county:
Independent candidates [ edit ]
Andrew J. Koontz[ 14]
Lowell Reynolds[ 14]
Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Jonathan Thorp (I)
$20,099
$26,337
$0
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 75]
2026 Tennessee's 8th congressional district election
Tennessee's 8th congressional district boundary from the 2026 electionsInteractive map version
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.[ 5]
David Kustoff
Executive branch officials
Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of May 31, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
David Kustoff (R)
$1,813,311
$1,041,265
$2,831,507
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 82]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
David Kustoff (incumbent)
65,431
100.0
Total votes
65,431
100.0
Heidi Kuhn, Shelby County Criminal Court clerk[ 14]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Dewey Gordon Bryan[ 26]
Jordan D. Hinders[ 14]
Leonard Perkins, retired USAF air traffic controller[ 83]
Democratic primary results by county:
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Heidi Kuhn
23,787
52.0
Democratic
Dewey Gordon Bryan
9,611
21.0
Democratic
Leonard Perkins
7,719
16.9
Democratic
Jordan D. Hinders
4,671
10.2
Total votes
45,788
100.0
Independent candidates [ edit ]
Adam D. Austill[ 14]
Wendell "Wells" Blankenship[ 14]
Antonio Futch[ 14]
Pamela Jeanine "P." Moses[ 14]
Horace Taylor[ 84]
Henry J. Ward II[ 14]
2026 Tennessee's 9th congressional district election
Tennessee's 9th congressional district boundary from the 2026 electionsInteractive map version
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.[ 5] He initially ran for re-election but withdrew his candidacy in May 2026 due to the Tennessee redistricting.[ 85]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Justin J. Pearson
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
State legislators
Aftyn Behn , state representative from the 51st district (2023–present)[ 91]
Shaundelle Brooks , state representative from the 60th district (2025–present)[ 91]
Vincent Dixie , state representative from the 24th district (2019–present)[ 91]
Bob Freeman , state representative from the 56th district (2019–present)[ 91]
Ronnie Glynn , state representative from the 67th district (2023–present)[ 91]
Yusuf Hakeem , state representative from the 28th district (2019–present)[ 91]
Torrey Harris , state representative from the 91st district (2021–present)[ 91]
Gloria Johnson , state representative from the 90th district (2013–present)[ 91]
Sam McKenzie , state representative from the 15th district (2021–present)[ 91]
Jason Powell , state representative from the 53rd district (2013–present)[ 91]
Joe Towns , state representative from the 84th district (1995–present)[ 91]
Party officials
Individuals
Organizations
Labor Unions
London Lamar
U.S. representatives
Local officials
Steve Cohen (withdrawn)
State legislators
Organizations
Candidates in italics withdrew before the primary election took place.
Campaign finance reports as of July 25, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
London Lamar (D)
$76,320
$68,714
$7,606
Justin Pearson (D)
$2,344,947
$1,500,214
$844,733
Jim Torino (D)
$119,549
$71,020
$48,529
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 110]
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[ a]
Marginof error
Steve Cohen
Justin Pearson
Undecided
Data for Progress (D)[ 111] [ C]
January 30 – February 3, 2026
354 (LV)
5.2%
45%
44%
11%
Democratic primary results by county:
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Brent Taylor
Executive branch officials
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
Statewide officials
Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of July 25, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Charlotte Bergmann (R)
$63,481
$53,734
$11,747
Brent Taylor (R)
$1,549,482
$1,132,104
$417,377
Jeremy Thompson (R)
$228,564
$186,735
$41,829
Todd Warner (R)
$639,617
$468,526
$171,090
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 110]
Republican primary results by county:
30–40%
40–50%
50–60%
70–80%
Independent candidates [ edit ]
Dennis Clark[ 14]
Michelle Davis Head[ 14]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ]
Justin J. Pearson (D)
Executive branch officials
U.S. representatives
Labor unions
Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of July 17, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Justin Pearson (D)
$2,344,947
$1,500,214
$844,733
Brent Taylor (R)
$1,549,482
$1,132,104
$417,377
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 110]
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[ a]
Margin of error
Justin Pearson (D)
Brent Taylor (R)
Undecided
Hart Research Associates (D)[ 122] [ D]
September 1–3, 2026
400 (LV)
–
44%
48%
8%
1 2 3 4 5 Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
Partisan clients
↑ Commissioned by Invest in Tomorrow Coalition, an anti-Ogles super PAC
1 2 Poll sponsored by Molder's campaign
↑ Poll sponsored by the Justice Democrats , which supports Pearson
↑ Poll sponsored by Tennessee Rise PAC & Three Star PAC
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1 2 3 4 Hornbostel, Austin (July 10, 2025). "This Nashville council member wants Rep. Andy Ogles' seat in Congress" . The Tennessean . Retrieved July 10, 2025 .
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1 2 "DCCC Announces First Round of Candidates Named to Coveted 2026 'Red to Blue' Program" . February 23, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026 .
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1 2 "Blue Dog PAC Endorses Four New Candidates Ready to Win Tough Seats" . September 16, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026 .
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↑ Bado, Kirk A. (June 17, 2026). "Exclusive: Internal Poll Gives Dems Hope in TN-05" . National Journal . Retrieved June 17, 2026 .
1 2 Jones, Vivian (March 20, 2025). "US Rep. John Rose launches 2026 bid for Tennessee governor" . The Tennessean . Retrieved March 20, 2025 .
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↑ McCall, J. Holly (July 12, 2025). "Former Tennessee congressman Hilleary announces run for 6th Congressional District" . Tennessee Lookout . Retrieved July 14, 2025 .
1 2 3 4 Blubaugh, Anna (July 14, 2026). "Hilleary, Garrett Leading Republicans in Race to Succeed John Rose in Tennessee's 6th Congressional District" . Nashville Banner . Retrieved July 28, 2026 .
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "2026 Endorsement Tracker" . VoteHub . Retrieved July 28, 2026 .
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↑ Stockard, Sam (June 24, 2026). "Former congressman squares off with state House member in 6th District GOP primary" . Tennessee Lookout . Retrieved July 28, 2026 .
1 2 3 "2026 Election United States House - Tennessee 6th" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved July 17, 2026 .
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↑ Rau, Nate (May 12, 2026). "Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry pulls papers to run for Congress" . Axios . Retrieved May 13, 2026 .
↑ "Matt Van Epps" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved June 24, 2026 .
1 2 3 "2026 Election United States House - Tennessee 7th" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved May 1, 2026 .
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↑ Broderick, Kelly (January 12, 2026). "Rep. Aftyn Behn announces she will not seek TN-07 nomination" . News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF) . Retrieved January 12, 2026 .
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↑ "RJC endorses 16 congressional incumbents, including 4 Jews" . San Diego Jewish World . March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 13, 2026 .
↑ "2026 Election United States House - Tennessee 8th" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved May 1, 2026 .
↑ "Leonard Perkins announces candidacy for US House district 8 seat" . WBBJ-TV . January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 9, 2026 .
↑ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1956880" . docquery.fec.gov . Retrieved March 31, 2026 .
1 2 Finton, Lucas; Schermele, Zachary (May 15, 2026). "Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis, after 19 years in Congress, ends reelection bid" . Knoxville News Sentinel . Retrieved May 15, 2026 .
↑ Friedman, Adam (October 8, 2025). "Memphis state Rep. Justin Pearson to challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in 2026 Democratic primary" . Tennessee Lookout . Retrieved October 8, 2025 .
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Lacy, Akela (June 16, 2026). "Bernie Sanders Backs Justin J. Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight" . The Intercept . Retrieved June 24, 2026 .
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↑ Lacy, Akela (June 25, 2026). "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades Into Tennessee Primary, Endorsing Justin J. Pearson" . The Intercept . Retrieved June 28, 2026 .
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Taylor, Sarah Grace (May 15, 2026). "May 15: Justin Pearson's New Opponent; Megan Barry Changes Her Mind" . Nashville Banner . Retrieved May 15, 2026 .
1 2 Bowman, Bridget (October 8, 2025). " 'Tennessee Three' legislator Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against longtime House Democrat" . NBC News . Retrieved October 8, 2025 .
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↑ "Brady PAC Backs Six House Candidates Ready to Make Communities Safer and Congress Stronger" . Brady PAC . June 23, 2026. Retrieved July 7, 2026 .
↑ "Our Candidates" .
↑ Moore, Elena; Fowler, Stephen (March 5, 2026). "A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising" . NPR . Retrieved June 24, 2026 .
↑ "Justin J. Pearson for Congress in Tennessee's 9th District" . Our Revolution . Retrieved May 28, 2026 .
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↑ "Jewish Dems Endorsed Candidates" . Jewish Democratic Council of America . Retrieved January 2, 2026 .
↑ "2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates" . www.plannedparenthoodaction.org . Planned Parenthood Action Fund . Retrieved April 8, 2026 .
1 2 3 "2026 Election United States House - Tennessee 9th" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved July 30, 2026 .
↑ Weigel, David [@daveweigel] (March 12, 2026). "New poll of #TN09 shared w me by @justicedems: Steve Cohen (inc): 45%, Justin Pearson: 44%. 1/30-2/3, 354 likely primary voters. Numbers are before messaging (when pollsters read bad info about one candidate and good info about the other)" (Tweet ). Retrieved March 12, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter) .
↑ "State Sen. Brent Taylor announces run for 9th Congressional District" . Fox13 . Retrieved May 7, 2026 .
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↑ Jarrett, Kim (July 13, 2026). "Candidates in Georgia, Tennessee U.S. House races get Trump endorsements" .
1 2 Jarrett, Kim (May 7, 2026). "Taylor says he will run in new 9th Congressional District" . Johnson City Press . Retrieved May 7, 2026 .
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↑ Griffin, Ashley (August 31, 2026). "Kamala Harris endorses Justin Pearson for congress in Memphis-area race" . WZTV . Retrieved August 31, 2026 .
1 2 3 4 "Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC Endorses Justin J. Pearson for TN-09" . September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026 .
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↑ "ECU Endorses State Representative Justin J. Pearson for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District" (Press release). End Citizens United. September 23, 2026. Retrieved October 2, 2026 .
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