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I Independent · U.S. House 8, Tennessee · Nov 3, 2026

Antonio
Futch

Antonio Futch is an independent candidate from Memphis running for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in 2026.

Researched checked 6 d ago
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3
positions
7
endorsements
0
misterfutch.com ↗(opens in a new tab) X(opens in a new tab)Facebook(opens in a new tab)Instagram(opens in a new tab)
Opponents David Kustoff R+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Antonio Futch is an independent candidate from Memphis running in Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is challenging Republican incumbent David Kustoff. 112

Futch's campaign biography describes him as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who reached the rank of sergeant, a Tennessee educator, an entrepreneur, and an entertainment executive supporting artists' touring operations. His LinkedIn profile lists him as CEO of Fabulous Carpet Care, a role he has held since September 2008. 415

He is also identified as a property manager, business consultant, and founder of the Teen Expo (the Teen Equity and Inclusion Program). He earned bachelor's and master's degrees cum laude from Christian Brothers University, though the specific fields of study and graduation years are not publicly detailed in available sources. 417

No prior elected office has been identified for Futch in publicly available records. 1

At a glance

Party
Independent
Running for
U.S. House · District 8, Tennessee
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
CEO, Fabulous Carpet Care
Website
misterfutch.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 12
    news
    Center Square confirms Futch on November 3 ballot in TN-08 as early voting begins

    The Center Square reported that Futch was among the independent candidates on the November 3 general-election ballot in Tennessee's 8th District. The article focused on the broader district race and did not report any Futch-specific campaign event or policy position.

    Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 27
    filing
    Antonio Futch listed as independent candidate on Tennessee's 8th District ballot

    ChamberLight listed Futch among eight candidates on the ballot for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District as an independent. Its FEC-based fundraising section, covering data through July 17, showed no raised amount for Futch and gave no figures for spending or cash on hand.

    Tennessee's 8th Congressional District 2026: Kuhn vs. Kustoff | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$0
Spent
$0
Cash on hand
$0

Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6TN08391(opens in a new tab)

Sources 3

  1. [1] Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Tennessee's 8th Congressional District 2026: Kuhn vs. Kustoff | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  3. [3] Support – Mister Futch(opens in a new tab) May 14, 2026
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