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Chuck
Fleischmann

Republican Chuck Fleischmann has represented Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House since 2011.

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17
positions
11
endorsements
8
chuckforcongress.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 Anna Golladay D+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Chuck Fleischmann (Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann) is a Republican U.S. representative serving Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District. He has held the seat since January 2011, having been first elected to the 112th Congress in November 2010 and reelected to each succeeding Congress. 124

Before entering Congress, Fleischmann worked as an attorney and small-business owner in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he and his wife operated a small business together for 24 years. He served as president of the Chattanooga Bar Association and chaired the Chattanooga Lawyers Pro Bono Committee. 119

Fleischmann earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1983 and a J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1986. He resides in Ooltewah, Tennessee. 119

As of the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Fleischmann continues to represent the 3rd District and is a candidate in the November 3, 2026 congressional election. 414

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Tennessee
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District
Website
chuckforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    poll
    No public polling found for Fleischmann–Golladay matchup; Scrutinel forecast is model-based

    Scrutinel's race page explicitly states there is no public polling of the Fleischmann–Golladay matchup; any forecast available is model-based rather than derived from a public poll.

    Tennessee 3rd District · Scrutinel · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 10
    news
    Fleischmann appears alongside Trump and Tennessee Republicans at Clarksville rally

    The Tennessean reported that Fleischmann was among the state's congressional Republicans accompanying President Trump at a rally in Clarksville. The report describes his presence but does not identify a race-specific endorsement of Fleischmann.

    Trump speaks at Clarksville rally after Kid Rock introduction: updates · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 7
    news
    WBIR conducts local TV interview with Fleischmann ahead of midterms

    WBIR sat down with Fleischmann as part of coverage of District 3 candidates ahead of the midterms. The accessible listing did not include his answers or identify it as a formal debate.

    TN Dist. 3 candidates speak ahead of midterms - Yahoo · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 23
    news
    Fleischmann announces $2.5 million secured for Tennessee Wesleyan University STEM programs

    Congressman Fleischmann announced he had secured $2.5 million in federal funding for Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, for renovations and equipment upgrades at Fisher Hall of Science supporting health-science and STEM programs.

    Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Applauds $2.5 Million for ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Aug 7
    news
    Anna Golladay wins Democratic primary; will face Fleischmann in November

    The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported that Anna Golladay won the Democratic primary and would be Fleischmann's general-election opponent.

    Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District 2026: Golladay vs. Fleischmann | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 6
    filing
    Fleischmann wins uncontested Republican primary for Tennessee's 3rd District

    Fleischmann's Republican primary was uncontested, securing him the GOP nomination for the November 3, 2026 general election.

    Chuck Fleischmann · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Pro-Israel America organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general-election race; no date or original announcement verified. ivoterguide.com
  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general-election race; no date or original announcement verified. ivoterguide.com
  • National Republican Congressional Committee organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general-election race; no date or original announcement verified. ivoterguide.com
  • AIPAC PAC organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general-election race; no date or original announcement verified. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general-election race; no date or original announcement verified. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed on iVoterGuide profile for the 2026 general-election race; no date or original announcement verified. ivoterguide.com
  • International Franchise Association organization
    IFA announced endorsements for candidates in states with July and August primaries; Fleischmann was included among Tennessee endorsements in connection with the August 6 primary, not explicitly for the November general election. franchise.org · Jul 30, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump posted that Fleischmann had his 'Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election.' trumpstruth.org · Nov 3, 2025

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$2.33M
Spent
$752K
Cash on hand
$4.84M

As of Jul 17, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0TN03254(opens in a new tab)

Sources 17

  1. [1] Tennessee 3rd District · Scrutinel(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Trump speaks at Clarksville rally after Kid Rock introduction: updates(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] TN Dist. 3 candidates speak ahead of midterms - Yahoo(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Chuck Fleischmann(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  6. [6] Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District 2026: Golladay vs. Fleischmann | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  7. [7] Chuck Fleischmann - Candidate Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  8. [8] Congressman Chuck Fleischmann Applauds $2.5 Million for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  9. [9] IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  10. [10] Donald J. Trump: "Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is a terrific Representative for the incredibl...(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  11. [11] Chairman Fleischmann's Statement on House Passage of the ...(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  12. [12] Fleischmann Statement on President Donald J. Trump’s Historic Address to Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2025
  13. [13] Education(opens in a new tab) Apr 13, 2022
  14. [14] Energy(opens in a new tab) Apr 13, 2022
  15. [15] Foreign Affairs - Congressman Chuck Fleischmann - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Apr 13, 2022
  16. [16] Second Amendment | Congressman Chuck Fleischmann - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Apr 13, 2022
  17. [17] Fleischmann: America Needs Confidence in a Fair and Transparent System(opens in a new tab) Nov 6, 2020
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