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U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District

Vote for
1
Term
2 years
Candidates
7
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

The district's lines were redrawn in May 2026: check your district by address.

Taxes & budget

Public safety

Education

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Kristi BurkeDemocratic

    • Supports a single-payer Medicare for All system.
    • Opposes cuts to Social Security benefits.
    • Supports protecting access to abortion and birth control.
  • Joshua Ray AshburnIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Richard G. BakerIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Chris CampbellIndependent

    • Supports affordable insurance premiums for every American.
  • Billy CodyIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Tyler Brice Mitchell McClainIndependent

    No documented position found.

  • Diana HarshbargerRepublican

    • Introduced a bill protecting access to dietary supplements.In office

Government & transparency

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U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District · Tennessee 2026 General Election · The Gist