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U.S. House Tennessee District 2

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 6, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.67 · Very Conservative

Born in Knoxville in 1964, Burchett earned a degree in education from Tennessee University. He served in the Tennessee House and Senate and as Knox County mayor before becoming the incumbent U.S. House member. He has not disclosed specific campaign priorities for 2026.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateSmall business owner

Adam Heimerman, a small business owner, is running for Congress from Tennessee District 2 as an independent in his first race. He emphasizes redirecting corporate subsidies to education and healthcare, protecting constitutional rights, and demanding government transparency.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Adam Velk ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateJournalist

Bruce Fine is a journalist and marine mechanic running for his first House term in Tennessee's 2nd District as an Independent. He emphasizes addressing cost of living, protecting local healthcare clinics, and fiscal responsibility on the federal deficit. Fine also prioritizes quality education and supports working families.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSmall business owner

Michaela Barnett is a small business owner and engineer seeking her first election to U.S. House Tennessee District 2. She emphasizes creating good jobs for economic security, making healthcare affordable and accessible, and investing in regional infrastructure.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Oliver Freeman Pogue ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 2 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.67 · Very ConservativeAdvanced

Born in Knoxville in 1964, Burchett earned a degree in education from Tennessee University. He served in the Tennessee House and Senate and as Knox County mayor before becoming the incumbent U.S. House member. He has not disclosed specific campaign priorities for 2026.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedSmall business owner

Michaela Barnett is a small business owner and engineer seeking her first election to U.S. House Tennessee District 2. She emphasizes creating good jobs for economic security, making healthcare affordable and accessible, and investing in regional infrastructure.

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