Pamela
Jeanine "P." Moses
Independent candidate Pamela Moses challenges incumbent David Kustoff for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District seat in 2026.
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Background
Pamela Jeanine "P." Moses is an independent candidate running for U.S. House in Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 election, challenging Republican incumbent David Kustoff. 75
Moses was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, and is a current Memphis resident. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a master's degree in intercultural/multicultural studies from Union University. 7
She is described as a musician, human-rights advocate, and CEO of Rise Up America, a neighborhood-preservation organization she founded in 2018. WSMV also identifies her as a co-founder of Black Lives Matter Memphis. Her campaign biography notes she previously served as the ex-officio District 7 Shelby County Democratic Executive Committee Chairwoman. 47
Moses has previously sought elected office, running for Memphis mayor in 2019 and for U.S. Senate in 2024, but has not held elected office. 63
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 8, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- CEO of Rise Up America
- Website
- pamelamosesforsenate.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Sep 28filingFederal panel dismisses Moses's gerrymandering challenge to Tennessee's redrawn congressional map
A federal panel rejected Moses's claims against election officials over Tennessee's mid-decade redistricting. The court recognized she had standing to sue but ruled her claims did not justify overturning the state's new district lines. This was a legal setback but did not change her ballot status.
Judges Toss Tennessee US House Gerrymandering Complaint · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsMoses listed as Independent candidate for Tennessee U.S. House District 8 in 2026 general election
WSMV's Tennessee candidate guide identifies Moses as an Independent running for U.S. House District 8 in the November 3, 2026 general election. A race-tracking page also lists her among eight candidates on the ballot.
Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Apr 1, 2022newsMoses's 2021 voter-fraud conviction overturned; charge dismissed for time served
Moses's 2021 voter-fraud conviction and six-year sentence were overturned in 2022, with the charge dismissed in April 2022 for time served, according to WSMV's candidate guide.
Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Melrose Alumni Association organizationReported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date, announcement link, or independent confirmation provided. ivoterguide.com
- Chickasaw (Oka Nashoba) Nation Tennessee organizationReported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date, announcement link, or independent confirmation provided. ivoterguide.com
- Orange Mound Community Association organizationReported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date, announcement link, or independent confirmation provided. ivoterguide.com
- ASCAP organizationReported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date, announcement link, or independent confirmation provided. ivoterguide.com
Sources 5
- [1] Pamela Jeanine "P." Moses(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [3] Judges Toss Tennessee US House Gerrymandering Complaint(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [4] Independent congressional candidate sues Tennessee ...(opens in a new tab) May 8, 2026
- [5] Seven Point Policies & Positions(opens in a new tab) Apr 1, 2024