Tim
Burchett
Republican incumbent U.S. Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee's 2nd District, serving since January 2019
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Tim Burchett is a Republican politician from Knoxville, Tennessee, who has served as the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District since January 2019. 19 He earned a Bachelor of Science in education from the University of Tennessee in 1988 and attended Bearden High School. 9
Before entering Congress, Burchett built an extensive record in Tennessee politics. He served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1995 to 1998, the Tennessee Senate from 1999 to 2010, and as Knox County mayor from 2010 to 2018. 29 Prior to his legislative career, he started a small business. 12
Burchett is the incumbent candidate seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026, general election for Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District. 34
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District
- Website
- burchettforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 12newsBurchett's plan to block Chevalier from Congress continues to draw coverage
Ground News aggregated ongoing coverage of Burchett's stated intention to seek a House vote blocking New York Democratic nominee Chevalier from being seated if she wins her race, citing her flag post.
Tim Burchett Plans to Block Chevalier From Congress - Ground News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 10newsBurchett speaks at Trump's Clarksville, Tennessee rally
Burchett addressed the crowd at Trump's Tennessee rally in Clarksville, saying, 'Let's take our dadgum country back,' and warning that socialism 'has infected every aspect of our life.'
Trump speaks at Clarksville rally after Kid Rock introduction: updates · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsFarragut Press profiles Burchett's campaign priorities ahead of November 3 race
Burchett stated he was focused on constituent services, transparency, efficiency, DOGE subcommittee work, his 'No Tax Dollars to Terrorists' bill, reducing living costs, and cutting waste and national debt. The general-election field of Burchett, Barnett, Fine, and Heimerman was also reported.
farragutpress · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsOpinion column: Burchett faces rising challenge from Barnett, criticized for avoiding open events
A Knox News opinion column argued Burchett faces a serious challenge from Democrat Michaela Barnett and criticized him for not appearing with Barnett or holding open town halls. These are the columnist's characterizations, not official records.
Burchett faces rising challenge from Barnett in congressional race · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsBurchett announces plan to block NYC Democrat Chevalier from being seated in Congress
The New York Post reported that Burchett planned to seek a House vote to prevent Democratic nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier from taking her seat if she wins, citing a deleted 2019 post in which she claimed to use an American flag as a napkin. Burchett said, 'You take an oath to uphold the Constitution, and you're pretty much disavowing it.'
Plan to block Chevalier from Congress over US flag snub · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsBurchett accompanies Trump to Knoxville for Tennessee–Texas game, posts Air Force One selfie
President Trump attended the Tennessee–Texas game in Knoxville. Burchett was among Tennessee Republican officials accompanying him and posted a selfie in front of Air Force One thanking Trump for the ride.
President Donald Trump traveled to Tennessee amid midterm pressure · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsBurchett weighs in on Vance vs. Rubio for 2028
The Washington Post published a video of Burchett offering his picks between JD Vance and Marco Rubio for a potential 2028 presidential run.
Rep. Tim Burchett picks: Vance or Rubio for 2028? · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsBurchett argues Congress should not lead on AI regulation
In an interview with The Independent, Burchett said, 'So this bunch trying to regulate anything is a dangerous proposition,' opposing Congress taking the lead in regulating artificial intelligence.
Republican pans calls for Congress to step in: ‘They can’t even spell AI’ · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 6newsBurchett and Barnett advance through their respective primaries to the general election
A local report noted that Burchett and Barnett each received '100 percent' in their respective primaries, advancing to the November 3 general election. Vote totals were not given.
farragutpress · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Council on American Exceptionalism organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Burchett profile; no endorsement date or announcement source is shown. Endorsements came in after the guide's evaluation deadline and were included for additional educational purposes only. ivoterguide.com
- National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Burchett profile; no endorsement date or announcement source is shown. Endorsements came in after the guide's evaluation deadline and were included for additional educational purposes only. ivoterguide.com
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee Political Action Committee (AIPAC PAC) organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Burchett profile; no endorsement date or announcement source is shown. Endorsements came in after the guide's evaluation deadline and were included for additional educational purposes only. ivoterguide.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Burchett profile; no endorsement date or announcement source is shown. Endorsements came in after the guide's evaluation deadline and were included for additional educational purposes only. ivoterguide.com
- National Right to Life organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Burchett profile; no endorsement date or announcement source is shown. Endorsements came in after the guide's evaluation deadline and were included for additional educational purposes only. ivoterguide.com
- Restore Liberty organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Burchett profile; no endorsement date or announcement source is shown. Endorsements came in after the guide's evaluation deadline and were included for additional educational purposes only. ivoterguide.com
- Donald Trump officialTrump posted: "Tim Burchett has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · Aug 6, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2.43M
- Spent
- $2.19M
- Cash on hand
- $967K
As of Jul 17, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8TN02119(opens in a new tab)
Sources 16
- [1] Tim Burchett Plans to Block Chevalier From Congress - Ground News(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] Trump speaks at Clarksville rally after Kid Rock introduction: updates(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [4] farragutpress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Burchett faces rising challenge from Barnett in congressional race(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] Plan to block Chevalier from Congress over US flag snub(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [7] President Donald Trump traveled to Tennessee amid midterm pressure(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [8] Tim Burchett(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [9] Rep. Tim Burchett picks: Vance or Rubio for 2028?(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [10] Tim Burchett iVoterGuide Profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [11] Republican pans calls for Congress to step in: ‘They can’t even spell AI’(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [12] Congressman Tim Burchett is an America First Patriot who ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
- [13] Issues - Tim Burchett for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026
- [14] Congressman Burchett votes in favor of the SAVE America Act(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026
- [15] Foreign Affairs | Representative Tim Burchett - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Dec 9, 2021
- [16] Rep. Burchett votes against House Democrats' federal takeover of ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 4, 2021