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2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
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The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee were held on November 5, 2024, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the State of Tennessee, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primary elections took place on August 1, 2024.
Following the 2024 elections, no seats changed hands, leaving the Tennessee delegation at a 8-1 Republican majority.
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District 1
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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 78.32% of the vote in 2022.[2] She won re-election with 78.1% of the vote.
Republican primary
Nominee
- Diana Harshbarger, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
Diana Harshbarger
U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[4]
Organizations
Fundraising
Results
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Kevin Jenkins, graphic designer[7]
Eliminated in primary
- Bennett Lapides, IT professional[7]
Results

Jenkins
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Independents
Declared
General election
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Results
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District 2
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The 2nd district is located in eastern Tennessee, anchored by Knoxville. Incumbent Republican Tim Burchett, who was re-elected with 67.91% of the vote in 2022, ran for re-election.[2]
Tim Burchett won re-election with 69.26% of the vote, and once again delivered a strong performance in the district, surpassing both his previous election results and the top of the ticket in this cycle. Notably, he performed exceptionally well in Knox County, winning it with 62.4% of the vote.[15]
During the campaign, Tim Burchett paused congressional fundraising efforts, and encouraged donations to Hurricane Helene relief.[16][17]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Tim Burchett, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Declined
- Jimmy Matlock, former state representative from the 21st district (2007–2019) and candidate for this district in 2018[18]
Endorsements
Tim Burchett
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[19]
Organizations
Fundraising
Results
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Jane George, chiropractor[27]
Endorsements
Jane George
Organizations
Fundraising
Results
General election
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District 3
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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 68.38% of the vote in 2022.[2] He won re-election with 67.5% of the vote.
Republican primary
Nominee
- Chuck Fleischmann, incumbent U.S. Representative[29]
Endorsements
Chuck Fleischmann
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[30]
Organizations
Fundraising
Results
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Jack Allen, former bank president[32]
Fundraising
Results
Independents
Declared
General election
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District 4
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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 70.57% of the vote in 2022.[2] He won re-election with 70.0% of the vote.
Republican primary
Nominee
- Scott DesJarlais, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Eliminated in primary
- Thomas Davis, former military veteran[33][7]
- Joshua James, Rutherford County commissioner[7]
Disqualified
- Joe Doctora, oral surgeon[7]
Endorsements
Scott DesJarlais
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[34]
Organizations
Fundraising
Results

DesJarlais
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Victoria Broderick, customer support specialist[7]
Results
Independents
Declared
General election
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District 5
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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 flipped the district and was elected to a first term with 55.84% of the vote in 2022.[2] He won re-election with 56.9% of the vote.
Ogles comfortably won re-election, improving on his performance compared to the previous election. Notably, the Republican primary was more competitive than the general election.
Republican primary
Nominee
- Andy Ogles, incumbent U.S. Representative[7]
Eliminated in primary
- Courtney Johnston, Nashville metro councilor[36]
Withdrawn
- Tom Guarente, cybersecurity executive and candidate for Ohio's 9th congressional district in 2012[37]
Declined
- Rush Benton, financial professional[38]
Endorsements
Andy Ogles
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[39]
U.S. senators
- Ted Cruz, U.S. senator from Texas (2013–present)[40]
- Bill Hagerty, U.S. senator from Tennessee (2021–present)[41]
- Mike Lee, U.S. senator from Utah (2011–present)[40]
U.S. representatives
- Mike Johnson, 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and U.S. representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district (2017–present)[42]
- Jim Jordan, U.S. representative from Ohio's 4th congressional district (2007–present)[40]
Organizations
Individuals
Courtney Johnston
- U.S. senator
- Bob Corker, former United States Senator from Tennessee (2007–2019)[42]
Governor
- Bill Haslam, former Governor of Tennessee (2011–2019)[42]
Fundraising
Results

Ogles
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Johnston
- 50–60%
By county
Democratic primary
Nominee
Disqualified
Results
Independents
Declared
General election
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District 6
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The 6th district takes in the eastern suburbs of Nashville and the northern part of Middle Tennessee, including Hendersonville and Lebanon. The incumbent is Republican John Rose, who was re-elected with 66.33% of the vote in 2022.[2] He won re-election with 68.0% of the vote.
Republican primary
Nominee
Endorsements
John Rose
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[49]
Organizations
Fundraising
Results
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Lore Bergman, community advocate[7]
Eliminated in primary
Fundraising
Results

Bergman
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
Faircloth
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
General election
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District 7
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The 7th district encompasses parts of Nashville, the southern suburbs of Nashville, and the western rural areas of Middle Tennessee, including the city of Clarksville. The incumbent is Republican Mark Green, who was re-elected with 59.96% of the vote in 2022.[2] Green initially indicated he would run for re-election, only to announce on February 14, 2024, he announced that he would retire from Congress.[3][52] However, two weeks later, Green reversed course and said he would run for re-election in 2024.[53]
This election featured two candidates with controversial pasts: former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, who had faced scandals during her tenure, and Mark Green, recently embroiled in his own controversy. Both scandals revolved around affairs.[54][55][56]
In the general election, Mark Green comfortably won re-election, winning with 59.5% of the vote.
Republican primary
Nominee
- Mark Green, incumbent U.S. representative[53]
Disqualified
- Caleb Stack, mediator[57]
Withdrawn
- Brandon Ogles, former state representative from the 61st district (2019–2023) and cousin of U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (endorsed Green)[58]
Declined
- Jack Johnson, majority leader of the Tennessee Senate (2019–present) from the 27th district (2007–present)[59]
- Bill Powers, state senator from the 22nd district (2019–present)[60]
- Alice Rolli, former aide to governor Bill Haslam and U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and runner-up for mayor of Nashville in 2023[61]
Endorsements
Mark Green
U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[62]
Organizations
State legislators
- Brandon Ogles, former state representative from the 61st district (2019–2023)[58]
Fundraising
Results
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Megan Barry, former mayor of Nashville (2015–2018)[64]
Endorsements
Megan Barry
U.S. representatives
- Jim Cooper, former U.S. representative from Tennessee's 5th congressional district (2003–2023)[57]
Local officials
- Freddie O'Connell, mayor of Nashville (2023–present)[57]
Individuals
- Connie Britton, actress[57]
Organizations
- Tennessee College Democrats
Fundraising
Results
Independents
Declared
- Shaun Greene[7]
General election
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District 8
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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 73.99% of the vote in 2022.[2] He won re-election with 72.4% of the vote.
Republican primary
Nominee
- David Kustoff, incumbent U.S. Representative[7]
Disqualified
- George Flinn, former Shelby County commissioner and perennial candidate[7]
Endorsements
David Kustoff
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[65]
Organizations
Fundraising
Results
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Sarah Freeman, college professor[7]
Eliminated in primary
Results

Freeman
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
Woods
- 20–30%
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 60–70%
Perkins
- 30–40%
Tie
- 20–30%
- 30–40%
Independents
Declared
General election
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District 9
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The 9th district is based in Memphis. The incumbent is Democrat Steve Cohen, who was re-elected with 70.91% of the vote in 2022.[2] He won re-election with 71.3% of the vote.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Steve Cohen, incumbent U.S. representative[68]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Steve Cohen
Fundraising
Results

Cohen
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
Republican primary
Nominee
Fundraising
Results
Independents
Declared
- William Wells[7]
General election
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See also
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