RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.58 · Conservative
Scott DesJarlais, the incumbent, supports border security and immigration and inflation and economy.
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U.S. House Tennessee District 4
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 6, 2026
General election
RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Charles Dean Smith ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidatePastor and social worker
Clay Faircloth is an independent pastor and social worker from Tennessee running for U.S. House for the first time. He emphasizes free-market policies balanced with intervention, supports women's reproductive rights and climate action, and advocates strengthened unions.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Doug Meyer ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Gerald Hood ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewHistorian
Jacob Anders ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewOral Surgeon
Joe Doctora ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Kathleen Cosgrove ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Olson Parker ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Patrick Larson ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewFarmer, businessman
Rickey Minton ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Robert Arnold ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateTechnology professional
A technology professional and mother from Tennessee, running for the House's 4th District. This is her first run for office. She emphasizes safety, affordability, and freedom. Her priorities include healthcare, education, reproductive rights, common-sense gun legislation, and removing money from politics.
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Primary
RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.58 · ConservativeAdvanced
Scott DesJarlais, the incumbent, supports border security and immigration and inflation and economy.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateRetired
Cliff Huffman is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateRetired
Harold Jones is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Joshua James is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdjunct professor
Joyce Neal is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticEducator
Mike Cortese is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidatePublic servant
Thomas Davis is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateIndependent contractor
Tim Lanier is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedTechnology professional
A technology professional and mother from Tennessee, running for the House's 4th District. This is her first run for office. She emphasizes safety, affordability, and freedom. Her priorities include healthcare, education, reproductive rights, common-sense gun legislation, and removing money from politics.
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