United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2016

United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2016
Tennessee
November 6, 2016 (2016-11-06)
All nine Tennessee seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 7 2
Elections in Tennessee

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2016 to elect the nine U.S. Representatives from the state of Tennessee, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including President of the United States.

District 3

Republican incumbent Chuck Fleischmann is fundraising in preparation for a challenge in the Republican primary election. Bo Watson, a member of the Tennessee State Senate, is considering challenging him.[1]

District 4

Incumbent Scott Desjarlais, a Republican, has not announced his intentions for the 2016 election. Lawyer Grant Starrett has announced he will run as a Republican.[2]

District 8

Incumbent Republican Stephen Fincher announced he will not run for reelection.[3]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
Potential
Declined

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2015/oct/11/vigilant-diligent-and-well-prepared-fleischma/329880/
  2. ↑ "Lee Beaman is finance chairman for DesJarlais challenger". The Tennessean. September 18, 2015. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ Collins, Michael (February 1, 2016). "U.S. Rep. Fincher says he won't run for reelection". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  4. ↑ Humphrey, Tom (February 9, 2016). "Sixth GOP candidate files in 8th Congressional District". Humphrey on the Hill. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  5. ↑ Allen, Bob (March 8, 2016). "Baptist political science prof running for Congress". Baptist News Global. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Lee Harris Out, Steve Basar In?". Memphis Flyer. 2016-01-28. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
  7. ↑ "Contenders Emerge for Fincher’s Seat". Memphis Daily News. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
  8. ↑ "Jackson businessman Brad Greer announces run for Congress". WBBJ-TV. February 4, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Tennessee’s Stephen Fincher Won’t Run in 2016". Roll Call. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
  10. ↑ "Three candidates vying for Rep. Fincher’s congressional seat". WREG. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
  11. ↑ "U.S. Rep. Fincher not seeking re-election". Jackson SUn. 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
  12. ↑ Callahan, Jody; Royer, David (February 29, 2016). "Luttrell announces his run for Congress". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  13. ↑ Collins, Michael (March 7, 2016). "Collierville businessman to seek Fincher’s seat". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  14. 1 2 "Republicans line up for Rep. Fincher's seat". Commercial Appeal. 2016-02-01. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
  15. ↑ Locker, Richard (February 3, 2016). "State Rep. McManus changes his mind on Congressional run". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  16. ↑ Locker, Richard (March 3, 2016). "Norris says he won’t run for Congress". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  17. 1 2 Poe, Ryan (February 15, 2016). "Two Democrats file for District 8 Congressional seat". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
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