Jacob
Kristopher Anders
Independent challenger Jacob Kristopher Anders runs for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District seat in 2026
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- positions
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Background
Jacob Kristopher Anders is an independent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 4th Congressional District, running in the November 3, 2026 general election against incumbent Republican Rep. Scott DesJarlais. The FEC classifies him as a challenger. 14
Anders is based in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and identifies professionally as an author, historian, researcher, and voice actor. His LinkedIn profile lists self-employed historian work from 2008 and author work through Jacob Anders LLC from 2011. 318
His campaign biography states he holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Hiwassee College (2015–2016) and previously studied psychology at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (2011–2015). 18 He has also published white papers on topics including digital ethics and UAP analysis. 17
Anders' campaign biography claims prior political involvement as a Marion County delegate for Bernie Sanders and as a commissioner, though the jurisdiction and dates of any such service could not be independently verified from official local sources reviewed. 12
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- jacobanders.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownnewsAnders disqualified from 2026 Democratic primary, moves to general as independent
A race profile on Smarter.Vote indicates Anders was disqualified from the 2026 Democratic primary, though the reason and exact date are not specified in the sources reviewed. He subsequently appeared on the general-election ballot as an independent candidate.
Jacob Anders — 2026 Tennessee's 4th Congressional District ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsWSMV voter-registration guide lists Anders as independent in District 4
WSMV's election guide listed Jacob Anders as an independent candidate in Tennessee's 4th Congressional District, alongside Republican Scott DesJarlais, Democrat Victoria Broderick, and independent Clay Faircloth. The article noted October 5 as the voter-registration deadline, October 14–29 as early voting, and November 3 as Election Day.
It’s the last day to register to vote in Tennessee for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Here’s what you need to know · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsAnders listed as independent candidate in Nashville Banner's 4th District general-election coverage
The Nashville Banner's coverage of the Tennessee 4th Congressional District general election listed Anders among the independent candidates on the ballot, alongside Republican Scott DesJarlais, Democrat Victoria Broderick, and independent Clay Faircloth.
Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 16newsAnders interviewed by Nashville Banner, outlines 'Humans First' policy platform
The Nashville Banner published a candidate interview with Jacob Kristopher Anders, at the time describing him as a Democrat. He outlined his 'Humans First' agenda, including exempting the first $300,000 of income from federal income tax, 'Healthcare for All,' housing construction, AI regulation, worker protections, and ending 'endless wars.' He also criticized the district's redistricting as an 'INSANE abuse of gerrymandering.'
Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Unity Party of America organizationThe Anders campaign press page lists a Unity Party item titled 'Unity Party Endorses Jacob Anders.' No publication date is given and the endorsement text is not reproduced on the page. jacobanders.org
- United States Pirate Party organizationThe party's National Committee voted 4–3 on July 26, 2026 to endorse Anders. The endorsement was subsequently retracted by unanimous vote as of August 9, 2026; the retraction page was published August 10, 2026. This endorsement is no longer in effect. uspirates.org · Jul 26, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2,267
- Spent
- $1,462
- Cash on hand
- $805
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TN04242(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Jacob Anders | 2026 Congressional Candidate(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] It’s the last day to register to vote in Tennessee for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Here’s what you need to know(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [4] Jacob Anders — 2026 Tennessee's 4th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [5] Platform & Policy(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [6] Press & Media - Jacob Anders(opens in a new tab) Aug 11, 2026
- [7] ICYMI: Updates from the 7/26 Meeting(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2026