2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Tennessee, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 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.
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Following the 2020 elections, no seats changed hands, leaving the Tennessee delegation at a 7-2 Republican majority.
Overview
| District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 228,181 | 74.71% | 68,617 | 22.47% | 8,625 | 2.82% | 305,423 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 2 | 238,907 | 67.64% | 109,684 | 31.06% | 4,606 | 1.30% | 353,197 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 3 | 215,571 | 67.30% | 97,687 | 30.50% | 7,041 | 2.20% | 320,299 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 4 | 223,802 | 66.67% | 111,908 | 33.33% | 0 | 0.00% | 335,710 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 5 | 0 | 0.00% | 252,155 | 99.99% | 14 | 0.01% | 252,169 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 6 | 257,572 | 73.68% | 83,852 | 23.99% | 8,154 | 2.33% | 349,578 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 7 | 245,188 | 69.93% | 95,839 | 27.33% | 9,608 | 2.74% | 350,635 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 8 | 227,216 | 68.47% | 97,890 | 29.50% | 6,747 | 2.03% | 331,853 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 9 | 48,818 | 20.10% | 187,905 | 77.37% | 6,157 | 2.53% | 242,880 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| Total | 1,685,255 | 59.30% | 1,105,537 | 38.90% | 50,952 | 1.79% | 2,841,744 | 100.0% | |
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 Phil Roe, who was re-elected with 77.1% of the vote in 2018.[2] On January 3, 2020, Roe announced he was retiring from Congress and will not run for a seventh term.[3] His successor, Diana Harshbarger is the ninth person (not counting caretakers) to represent the district since 1921.
In the general election, Republican Diana Harshbarger won against Democratic challenger Blair Walsingham.
Nominee
- Diana Harshbarger, pharmacist[4][5]
Eliminated in primary
- Jay Adkins[6]
- Phil Arlinghaus, radio producer [7]
- Richard Baker[6]
- Chance Cansler[6]
- John Clark, former mayor of Kingsport[4][8]
- Rusty Crowe, state senator[9][10][11]
- Steve Darden, former mayor of Johnson City[8][12]
- Chad Fleenor[6]
- Robert Franklin[6]
- Josh Gapp, physician[13]
- David Hawk, state representative[4]
- Timothy Hill, state representative[4][14]
- Chuck Miller[6]
- Carter Quillen, mechanical engineer, businessman, and merchant craftsman[6]
- Nichole Williams, former sales representative and former intern for Phil Roe[15]
Declined
- Dan Eldridge, former mayor of Washington County[8]
- Jeremy Faison, state representative[4][16]
- Jon Lundberg, state senator[4][17]
- Jason Mumpower, former state representative[8]
- Ashley Nickloes, Air National Guard pilot and candidate for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district in 2018[10]
- David Purkey, former Tennessee Commissioner of Safety and Homeland Security[8]
- Ron Ramsey, former Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee[8]
- Phil Roe, incumbent U.S. Representative[4]
Endorsements
Diana Harshbarger
- U.S. Presidents
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)
Steve Darden
- Local officials
- Jeff Banyas, former mayor of Johnson City[18]
Timothy Hill
- Federal officials
- Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania (1995–2007)[19]
- State officials
- Rick Eldridge, state representative[20]
- Local officials
- Mike Taylor, mayor of Johnson County[21]
- Organizations
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Rusty Crowe |
Steve Darden |
Josh Gapp |
Diana Harshbarger |
David Hawk |
Timothy Hill |
Other | Undecided |
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| Spry Strategies/WJHL 11 | July 28–30, 2020 | 665 (LV) | ± 4.5% | 16% | 9% | 12% | 16% | 6% | 10% | 17%[lower-alpha 2] | 14% |
| Spry Strategies/WJHL 11 | June 21–24, 2020 | 800 (LV) | ± 4% | 14% | 6% | 6% | 22% | 6% | 11% | 13%[lower-alpha 3] | 21% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Diana Harshbarger | 18,074 | 19.2 | |
| Republican | Timothy Hill | 15,731 | 16.7 | |
| Republican | Rusty Crowe | 15,179 | 16.1 | |
| Republican | Josh Gapp | 13,379 | 14.2 | |
| Republican | Steve Darden | 11,647 | 12.4 | |
| Republican | John Clark | 8,826 | 9.4 | |
| Republican | David B. Hawk | 4,717 | 5.0 | |
| Republican | Nicole Williams | 2,803 | 3.0 | |
| Republican | Jay Adkins | 1,635 | 1.7 | |
| Republican | Carter M. Quillen | 853 | 0.9 | |
| Republican | Richard Baker | 298 | 0.3 | |
| Republican | Chad Fleenor | 282 | 0.3 | |
| Republican | Phil Arlinghaus | 274 | 0.3 | |
| Republican | Robert D. Franklin | 229 | 0.2 | |
| Republican | Chuck Miller | 189 | 0.2 | |
| Republican | Chance Cansler | 147 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 94,263 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Blair Walsingham, U.S. Air Force veteran[25]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Blair Walsingham
- Individuals
- Mark Hamill, actor, voice actor, and writer[28]
- Kristen Johnston, actress[28]
- Debra Messing, actress[28]
- Rosie O'Donnell, comedian, producer, actress, author, and television personality[28]
- Piper Perabo, actress[28]
- Andrew Yang, businessman, entrepreneur, non-profit leader and 2020 Presidential candidate[29]
- Dani Cook, local personality and health care activist[30]
- Organizations
- Black Coffee Justice[31]
- Humanity Forward[31]
- Income Movement[31]
- Indivisible-Greene County, Tennessee chapter[31]
- Moms Demand Action[31]
- No Dem Left Behind[31]
- Tri-Cities Women of Color[31]
- Washington County Young Democrats[31]
- Political parties
- Humanity First Party[31]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Blair Walsingham | 6,076 | 52.7 | |
| Democratic | Chris Rowe | 3,869 | 33.6 | |
| Democratic | Larry Smith | 1,572 | 13.7 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Rock (write-in) | 3 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,520 | 100.0 | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[33] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[34] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[36] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[37] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[38] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[39] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Diana Harshbarger | 228,181 | 74.7 | |
| Democratic | Blair Walsingham | 68,617 | 22.5 | |
| Independent | Steve Holder | 8,621 | 2.8 | |
| Write-in | 4 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 305,423 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
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The 2nd district is located in eastern Tennessee, anchored by Knoxville. The incumbent is Republican Tim Burchett, who was elected with 65.9% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Nominee
- Tim Burchett, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tim Burchett (incumbent) | 78,990 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 78,990 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Renee Hoyos, former executive director of the Tennessee Clean Water Network and nominee for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district in 2018[41]
Eliminated in primary
- Chance Brown, data engineer[42]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Renee Hoyos | 30,287 | 87.1 | |
| Democratic | Chance Brown | 4,479 | 12.9 | |
| Total votes | 34,766 | 100.0 | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[33] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[34] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[36] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[37] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[38] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[39] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tim Burchett (incumbent) | 238,907 | 67.6 | |
| Democratic | Renee Hoyos | 109,684 | 31.1 | |
| Independent | Matthew Campbell | 4,592 | 1.3 | |
| Write-in | 14 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 353,197 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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 63.7% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Nominee
- Chuck Fleischmann, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent) | 69,890 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 69,890 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Meg Gorman[43]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Meg Gorman | 28,578 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 28,578 | 100.0 | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[33] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[34] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[36] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[37] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[38] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[39] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent) | 215,571 | 67.3 | |
| Democratic | Meg Gorman | 97,687 | 30.5 | |
| Independent | Amber Hysell | 5,043 | 1.6 | |
| Independent | Nancy Baxley | 1,990 | 0.6 | |
| Write-in | 8 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 320,299 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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 63.4% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Nominee
- Scott DesJarlais, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Doug Meyer, former chairman of the Franklin County Republican Party[44]
- Randy Sharp[44]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Scott DesJarlais (incumbent) | 55,194 | 71.0 | |
| Republican | Doug Meyer | 14,184 | 18.3 | |
| Republican | Randy Sharp | 8,298 | 10.7 | |
| Republican | Andrew Kingsolver (write-in) | 2 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 77,678 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Christopher Hale, former Obama White House staffer[45]
Eliminated in primary
- Lydia Noelle Bivens, development consultant[46]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Christopher Hale | 16,152 | 58.9 | |
| Democratic | Noelle Bivens | 11,249 | 41.1 | |
| Total votes | 27,401 | 100.0 | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[33] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[34] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[36] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[37] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[38] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[39] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Scott DesJarlais (incumbent) | 223,802 | 66.7 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Hale | 111,908 | 33.3 | |
| Total votes | 335,710 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 5
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The 5th district is centered on Nashville and the immediate surrounding suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat Jim Cooper, who was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Nominee
- Jim Cooper, incumbent U.S. Representative[47][45]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Justin Jones, activist[50]
Endorsements
Jim Cooper
- Organizations
Keeda Haynes
- State officials
- Brenda Gilmore, state senator and former state representative (2007–2019)[55]
- Organizations
- Blue America[56]
- Demand Universal Healthcare (DUH)[57]
- Democracy for America[58]
- Indivisible[59]
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee[60]
- Individuals
- Marianne Williamson, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate[61]
Justin Jones (withdrawn)
- Organizations
Meredith Mattlin (withdrawn)
- Organizations
- YDSA
- Rose Caucus
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jim Cooper (incumbent) | 50,752 | 57.1 | |
| Democratic | Keeda Haynes | 35,472 | 39.9 | |
| Democratic | Joshua Rawlings | 2,681 | 3.0 | |
| Total votes | 88,905 | 100.0 | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[33] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[34] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[35] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[36] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[37] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[38] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[39] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jim Cooper (incumbent) | 252,155 | 100.0 | |
| Write-in | 14 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 252,169 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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 elected with 69.5% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Nominee
- John Rose, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Rose (incumbent) | 78,340 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 78,340 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Christopher Finley, restaurant owner[43]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Christopher Finley | 21,375 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 21,375 | 100.0 | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[33] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[34] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[36] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[37] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[38] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[39] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Rose (incumbent) | 257,572 | 73.7 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Finley | 83,852 | 24.0 | |
| Independent | Christopher Monday | 8,154 | 2.3 | |
| Total votes | 349,578 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 7
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The 7th district encompasses the southern suburbs of Nashville and western rural areas of Middle Tennessee. The incumbent is Republican Mark Green, who was elected with 66.9% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Nominee
- Mark Green, incumbent U.S. Representative[65]
Endorsements
Mark Green
- Organizations
- Combat Veterans for Congress[66]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mark Green (incumbent) | 73,540 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 73,540 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Kiran Sreepada, public policy consultant[67]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kiran Sreepada | 23,390 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 23,390 | 100.0 | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[33] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[34] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[36] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[37] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[38] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[39] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mark Green (incumbent) | 245,188 | 69.9 | |
| Democratic | Kiran Sreepada | 95,839 | 27.3 | |
| Independent | Ronald Brown | 7,603 | 2.2 | |
| Independent | Scott Vieira | 2,005 | 0.6 | |
| Total votes | 350,635 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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, Union City, and Paris. The incumbent is Republican David Kustoff, who was re-elected with 67.7% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Nominee
- David Kustoff, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | David Kustoff (incumbent) | 70,677 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 70,677 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Erika Stotts Pearson, former teacher and nominee for Tennessee's 8th congressional district in 2018[68]
Eliminated in primary
- Lawrence Pivnick, attorney[69]
- Hollis W. Skinner, former Trenton city councilman and U.S. Army veteran[70]
- Savannah Williamson, former Madison County commissioner[69]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Erika Stotts Pearson | 14,510 | 51.1 | |
| Democratic | Savannah Williamson | 5,788 | 20.4 | |
| Democratic | Lawrence Pivnick | 4,685 | 16.5 | |
| Democratic | Hollis Skinner | 3,389 | 12.0 | |
| Total votes | 28,372 | 100.0 | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[33] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[34] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[35] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[36] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[37] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[38] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[39] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | David Kustoff (incumbent) | 227,216 | 68.5 | |
| Democratic | Erika Stotts Pearson | 97,890 | 29.5 | |
| Independent | James L. Hart | 3,763 | 1.1 | |
| Independent | Jon Dillard | 2,984 | 0.9 | |
| Total votes | 331,853 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 9
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The 9th district is based in Memphis. The incumbent is Democrat Steve Cohen, who was re-elected with 80.0% of the vote in 2018 and re-elected in 2020.
Nominee
- Steve Cohen, incumbent U.S. Representative[71]
Eliminated in primary
- Leo Awgowhat[69]
- Corey Strong, U.S. Navy veteran and former chair of Shelby County Democratic Party[72]
Endorsements
Steve Cohen
- Organizations
Corey Strong
- Organizations
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Steve Cohen (incumbent) | 56,312 | 84.0 | |
| Democratic | Corey Strong | 9,994 | 14.9 | |
| Democratic | Leo Awgowhat | 768 | 1.1 | |
| Total votes | 67,074 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
- Charlotte Bergmann, businesswoman and nominee for Tennessee's 9th congressional district in 2018[69]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Charlotte Bergmann | 12,160 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 12,160 | 100.0 | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[33] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections[34] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[35] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico[36] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos[37] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP[38] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen[39] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Steve Cohen (incumbent) | 187,905 | 77.4 | |
| Republican | Charlotte Bergmann | 48,818 | 20.1 | |
| Independent | Dennis Clark | 3,962 | 1.6 | |
| Independent | Bobby Lyons | 2,192 | 0.9 | |
| Write-in | 3 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 242,880 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - Clark with 9%; "another candidate" with 8%
- Clark with 5%; Adkins with 3%; Williams with 2%; "another candidate" with 3%
- Partisan clients
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External links
- Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association, "Tennessee", Voting & Elections Toolkits
- "Tennessee: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links", Vote.org, Oakland, CA
- "League of Women Voters of Tennessee". (State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)
- Tennessee at Ballotpedia
- Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
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- Ronald Brown (I) for Congress Archived October 21, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
- Mark E. Green (R) for Congress
- Kiran Sreepada (D) for Congress
- Scott Vieira (I) for Congress Archived September 27, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
- Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
- Jon Dillard (I) for Congress Archived September 27, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
- David Kustoff (R) for Congress
- Erika Stotts Pearson (D) for Congress
- Official campaign websites for 9th district candidates
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