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Victoria
Broderick

Democratic challenger Victoria Broderick is running against GOP incumbent Scott DesJarlais in Tennessee's 4th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Victoria Broderick is the Democratic challenger for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. She lives in Fayetteville, Tennessee, and works in technology support. She holds a BS in Corporate Communication with a minor in Health from Austin Peay State University. 12

Broderick has been active in Tennessee Democratic politics, serving as Lincoln County Democratic Party chair from 2022 to 2025 and as Tennessee Democratic Party Executive Committeewoman for District 16. These are party positions; the sources reviewed do not identify a prior elected public office. 1

She is running against Republican incumbent Scott DesJarlais in the redrawn 4th Congressional District. The Federal Election Commission lists her as a Democratic challenger. 1122

Broderick was born in Tampa, Florida, and grew up in several Southern cities before settling in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Her campaign platform focuses on issues including healthcare, economic security, and gun safety. 258

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Tennessee
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
victoria4tennessee.org(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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

Timeline

  1. Oct 12
    news
    Tennessean reports outdated district maps causing voter confusion; Broderick recounts primary encounter

    The Tennessean reported that some voters were using outdated congressional maps when looking up their district. Broderick said she encountered a voter during the August primary who had researched her after seeing incorrect district information. This was a map-information problem, not a change to her ballot status.

    Looking up your TN congressional district? Beware some tools not updated · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Voter-guide profile describes Broderick campaign themes as equity, affordability, community safety and freedom

    The Contributor summarized Broderick's campaign as centered on equity, affordability, community safety and freedom, based on her campaign website.

    The Power of the Vote | The Contributor · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    news
    Fundraising gap revealed: Broderick under $60K vs. DesJarlais over $500K

    According to the most recent fundraising report cited by the Nashville Banner, Broderick had raised less than $60,000 compared to more than $500,000 for DesJarlais. Broderick criticized corporate political money as part of her campaign messaging.

    Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 30
    news
    Broderick outlines policy platform: Medicare for All, minimum wage, immigration reform

    The Nashville Banner reported Broderick's key positions: support for Medicare for All, a higher minimum wage, universal pre-K and childcare aid, and eliminating tax subsidies for corporations and the wealthy. On immigration, she opposed abolishing ICE but called for reform to a pre-2003 enforcement model.

    Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 30
    news
    Nashville Banner reports Broderick–DesJarlais rematch in redrawn, more competitive district

    The Nashville Banner reported that Broderick won the Democratic primary and will face incumbent DesJarlais in a redrawn district that now includes part of Nashville, making the race more competitive though still a longshot for Democrats. Broderick's Lincoln County home was drawn outside the new district, but she remains on the ballot.

    Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 30
    debate
    Broderick attends Rutherford County forum; DesJarlais does not appear

    Broderick attended a candidate forum at Rutherford County Baptist Church in Smyrna the week before the Nashville Banner's September 30 article. DesJarlais did not attend. Topics included abortion, immigration and the war in Iran. The exact date of the forum was not reported.

    Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 12
    news
    Broderick discusses healthcare, grocery prices and war in Iran in NewsChannel 5 interview

    In a television interview, Broderick said voters raise healthcare costs, grocery prices and gas prices as top concerns. She criticized DesJarlais' support for the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' arguing cuts could affect TennCare recipients, and criticized his position on the war in Iran, citing effects on fertilizer and diesel prices.

    Election 2026- TN-04 Congressional Race · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Aug 6
    filing
    Broderick wins Democratic primary, becomes TN-04 Democratic nominee

    Tennessee's August primary produced Broderick as the Democratic nominee for the redrawn 4th Congressional District. The general-election field was set as Broderick, DesJarlais, and independents Jacob Anders and Clay Faircloth.

    Register to vote in Tennessee by Oct. 5 for Nov. 3 election · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Nov 1, 2024
    news
    Broderick loses to DesJarlais by more than 40 percentage points in 2024 race

    Victoria Broderick ran against Republican incumbent Scott DesJarlais in 2024 and lost by more than 40 percentage points. She told the Nashville Banner she did not stop campaigning after that election.

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

Endorsements

  • Center for Freethought Equality PAC organization
    Listed on CFE's 2026 endorsed-candidates page as a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, District 4. cfequality.org
  • Tennessee AFL-CIO union
    Listed as endorsed candidate for US House District 4 in the TN AFL-CIO 2026 general election endorsements announcement. tnaflcio.org · Aug 18, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$84K
Spent
$83K
Cash on hand
$8,645

As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4TN04270(opens in a new tab)

Sources 9

  1. [1] Looking up your TN congressional district? Beware some tools not updated(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Search Candidates — Center for Freethought Equality(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] The Power of the Vote | The Contributor(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Broderick, DesJarlais meet again in redrawn 4th district(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  5. [5] Register to vote in Tennessee by Oct. 5 for Nov. 3 election(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  6. [6] Election 2026- TN-04 Congressional Race(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
  7. [7] TN AFL-CIO Announces 2026 General Election ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
  8. [8] Victoria Broderick: Democratic Candidate for Congress, ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 16, 2026
  9. [9] S.A.F.E. — Victoria Broderick for Tennessee(opens in a new tab) Apr 18, 2025
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