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Scott
DesJarlais

Scott DesJarlais is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District, first elected in 2010.

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Background

Scott DesJarlais is the Republican U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District, first elected in 2010 and serving continuously since January 2011. 1821

Before entering politics, DesJarlais practiced general medicine in Marion County, Tennessee, working as a general practitioner at Grand View Medical Center in Jasper, Tennessee. He moved to Tennessee after completing his medical training. 83

He earned a B.S. in chemistry and psychology from the University of South Dakota in 1987 and an M.D. from its School of Medicine in 1991. 821 He resides in Sherwood, Tennessee. 93

DesJarlais secured the Republican nomination in the redrawn Tennessee 4th District in the August 2026 primary and is the incumbent candidate for the November 2026 general election, as classified by the Federal Election Commission. 610

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Tennessee
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Tennessee's 4th Congressional District
Website
scottdesjarlais.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 5
    news
    Tennessee voter registration deadline passes ahead of November 3 general election

    Tennessee's voter registration deadline for the November 3 general election passed on October 5. Early voting is scheduled for October 14–29. The TN-04 general election race features Republican incumbent DesJarlais, Democrat Broderick, and two independents.

    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)
  2. Oct 1
    news
    DesJarlais meets with VA Secretary Collins; announces McMinnville VA clinic to stay open

    DesJarlais's official House office announced that after meeting with VA Secretary Doug Collins, DesJarlais said the McMinnville VA clinic would remain open 'for the foreseeable future' under VA management and staff, following earlier concern about a planned closure.

    Media Center - Scott DesJarlais · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    news
    Nashville Banner reports DesJarlais has raised over $500K, more than half from PACs

    The Nashville Banner reported that DesJarlais had raised more than $500,000 and Broderick less than $60,000. More than half of DesJarlais's money came from PACs, with defense contractors Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin among his leading donors. DesJarlais had not responded to the Banner's candidate questionnaire or request for a list of public appearances.

    Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 23
    debate
    Forum at Rutherford County Baptist Church held; DesJarlais absent, Broderick attends

    In the week before September 30, a candidate forum was held at Rutherford County Baptist Church in Smyrna. Broderick attended; DesJarlais did not. Topics covered included Gaza, abortion, immigration, transgender youth, and the war in Iran. No formal debate schedule was reported.

    Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 12
    debate
    DesJarlais declines invitation to NewsChannel 5 TN-04 election program

    NewsChannel 5 listed DesJarlais as invited to its TN-04 election program but reported that he did not accept the invitation.

    Election 2026- TN-04 Congressional Race · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 6
    filing
    DesJarlais wins Republican primary with ~66% of the vote

    Scott DesJarlais won the Republican primary for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District with approximately 66% of the vote against three challengers. Victoria Broderick won the Democratic nomination on the same day.

    Scott DesJarlais — 2026 Tennessee's 4th Congressional ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. May 1
    news
    Tennessee redistricting moves 4th District into southeastern Davidson County, altering race

    Tennessee's new map moved the 4th District into southeastern Davidson County, including part of Nashville, while removing several counties along the Alabama border. Broderick's home in Lincoln County was drawn out of the district. The change was estimated to make the district somewhat more competitive, though still difficult for Democrats. A Tennessee Lookout analysis estimated Trump would have carried the redrawn district by 24 points in 2024, versus nearly 44 points in the old configuration.

    Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 DesJarlais profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 DesJarlais profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 DesJarlais profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Pro-Israel America organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 DesJarlais profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC PAC) organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 DesJarlais profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 DesJarlais profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Donald Trump, President of the United States official
    Trump wrote on Truth Social: "Scott DesJarlais has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." The post was made on the day of the Republican primary. trumpstruth.org · Aug 6, 2026
  • Freedom Caucus Fund organization
    The fund's endorsements page lists an endorsement of Scott DesJarlais for TN-04 under this date. freedomcaucusfund.com · Jul 28, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$537K
Spent
$408K
Cash on hand
$495K

As of Jul 17, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0TN04195(opens in a new tab)

Sources 16

  1. [1] 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
  2. [2] Dr. Scott DesJarlais(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  3. [3] Media Center - Scott DesJarlais(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  4. [4] Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  5. [5] Scott DesJarlais(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  6. [6] Scott DesJarlais — 2026 Tennessee's 4th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  7. [7] National Security(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] Election 2026- TN-04 Congressional Race(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
  9. [9] Donald J. Trump: "Congressman Scott DesJarlais is a ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  10. [10] Endorsements - Freedom Caucus Fund(opens in a new tab) Jul 16, 2026
  11. [11] All Info - H.R.22 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): SAVE Act(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2025
  12. [12] Info - H.R.722 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Life at Conception Act(opens in a new tab) Jan 24, 2025
  13. [13] Energy & Infrastructure - United States Congressman Scott DesJarlais(opens in a new tab) Oct 21, 2021
  14. [14] Rep. Scott DesJarlais Introduces Resolution to Oppose Biden Gun ...(opens in a new tab) May 12, 2021
  15. [15] BIG-SPENDING BUDGET DEAL A LOST OPPORTUNITY TO ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 26, 2019
  16. [16] REP. SCOTT DESJARLAIS HONORS TENNESSEE LAW ENFORCEMENT HEROES DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK(opens in a new tab) May 18, 2017
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