Adam
D. Austill
Independent candidate for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District; applied behavioral therapist and doctoral candidate at the University of Memphis
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Background
Adam D. Austill is an independent candidate for U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 519 He resides in Covington, Tennessee, which he also calls his hometown. 138
Austill works as an applied behavioral therapist, focusing on children with autism. He is also a doctoral candidate at the University of Memphis, though the specific field of study has not been reported. 13
The FEC classifies Austill as a challenger in the race; the incumbent is Republican David Kustoff. 513 No prior elected offices have been identified in available sources. 5
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 8, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Applied behavioral therapist
Where they stand
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No sourced positions are on file yet.
Timeline
- Oct 14newsEarly voting begins in Tennessee, covering TN-8 race in which Austill is a candidate
Early voting was scheduled to begin in Tennessee on October 14 ahead of the November 3 general election. This is a general election milestone rather than an Austill-specific event, but it applies to the race in which he is running.
Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee – [your]NEWS · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsWSMV publishes candidate profile identifying Austill as independent, age 42, from Covington
WSMV identified Adam D. Austill as an independent candidate for TN-8, age 42, from Covington. He is described as a doctoral candidate at the University of Memphis and an applied behavioral therapist who works with children with autism. No policy positions were detailed in the article.
Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsFundraising snapshot shows no total displayed for Austill in TN-8 race
ChamberLight's TN-8 election page, updated September 27, showed no fundraising total for Austill. Campaign-finance figures were based on FEC reporting through July 17, so the data does not fully reflect his finances in subsequent months.
Tennessee's 8th Congressional District 2026: Kuhn vs. Kustoff | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24filingAdam D. Austill certified as independent candidate for TN-8 U.S. House race
A candidate profile citing the Tennessee Secretary of State's Division of Elections lists Austill among the certified candidates for the November 3 general election in Tennessee's 8th Congressional District.
Henry J. Ward III (I) — U.S. Representative, TN-08 | 2026 profile · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- Cash on hand
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Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6TN08383(opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee – [your]NEWS(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [3] Tennessee's 8th Congressional District 2026: Kuhn vs. Kustoff | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [4] Henry J. Ward III (I) — U.S. Representative, TN-08 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026