Adam
Heimerman
Independent challenger for Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District; river guide and photographer from Lenoir City
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Background
Adam Heimerman is an Independent candidate for Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 general election. He describes himself as a seventh-generation East Tennessean from Lenoir City and has no prior elected office. 13
His background includes approximately ten years working in the river-guiding community, according to his campaign biography. A LinkedIn profile lists him as an independent contractor at Adam Heimerman Photography, based in Knoxville, with work dating to January 2010. 110
Heierman gained broader attention in 2026 after being charged in connection with shooting Flock Safety license-plate-reader cameras, a case that appeared in Blount County court in August 2026. 1215 He has framed opposition to automated surveillance as a central issue in his campaign. 1
He is challenging incumbent Republican Tim Burchett, who represents Tennessee's 2nd District. The FEC categorizes Heimerman as a challenger. 36
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- vote4heimerman.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsHeimerman listed among independent candidates ahead of Tennessee early voting opening
A YourNews report published on the first day of early voting named Heimerman among the independent candidates in the November 3 general election for Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District, alongside Burchett and Barnett.
Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee – [your]NEWS · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsFarragut Press identifies Heimerman as one of two independents in TN-2 general election race
Farragut Press named Heimerman alongside independent Bruce Fine, Republican Tim Burchett, and Democrat Michaela Barnett as candidates in the District 2 general election. The article focused on other candidates and did not include a Heimerman interview or platform details.
farragutpress · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17filingHeimerman listed as officially filed independent candidate in Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District
An iVoterGuide Tennessee voter-guide page listed Heimerman as an independent candidate who had officially filed in District 2. The listing is secondary voter-guide information; no primary state filing record was located in the sources reviewed.
TN voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsMother Jones covers Heimerman as a candidate who allegedly shot Flock surveillance cameras
Mother Jones published a report connecting Heimerman's alleged camera shootings to broader public frustration with Flock surveillance technology. The article quoted Heimerman saying people 'no longer feel like they're being heard' and are 'tired of being told to sit down and be quiet.' No separate policy platform or campaign announcement was reported.
Meet the Candidates Putting Bullets in Flock Cameras · Sep 15, 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 H6TN02188(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee – [your]NEWS(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] farragutpress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] VOTE411 Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [4] TN voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026.(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [5] Meet the Candidates Putting Bullets in Flock Cameras(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [6] Americans are destroying license-plate cameras as ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
- [7] Heimerman for Congress — Fighting for East Tennessee's ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 1, 2026