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2026 Race · Tennessee

U.S. House (District 1)

9 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Tennessee is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 9 candidates are on record: Diana Harshbarger (Republican), Kristi Burke (Democratic), Herman Garcia (Democratic), David Kerr Jr. (Democratic), Joshua Ray Ashburn (Independent), Richard Baker (Independent), Chris Campbell (Independent), Billy Cody (Independent), and Tyler McClain (Independent). The seat is currently held by Diana Harshbarger (Republican), who has served since January 2021, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Kristi Burke

Democratic

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Herman Garcia

Democratic

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David Kerr Jr.

Democratic

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Joshua Ray Ashburn

Independent

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Richard Baker

Independent

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Chris Campbell

Independent

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Billy Cody

Independent

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Tyler McClain

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Diana Harshbarger

Republican · Since January 2021

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9389

    To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for nutrition education and chronic disease...

  • HR.9339

    Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act

2026 Tennessee U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Tennessee in 2026?

Diana Harshbarger (Republican), Kristi Burke (Democratic), Herman Garcia (Democratic), David Kerr Jr. (Democratic), Joshua Ray Ashburn (Independent), Richard Baker (Independent), Chris Campbell (Independent), Billy Cody (Independent), and Tyler McClain (Independent). Diana Harshbarger is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Tennessee U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Tennessee and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Diana Harshbarger, a Republican, currently represents Tennessee, serving since January 2021.

What committees does Diana Harshbarger serve on?

Diana Harshbarger serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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