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Tennessee · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 4

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Scott DesJarlais Republican · Incumbent Scott DesJarlais is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District, first elected in 2010. Full profile → Clay Faircloth Independent Independent Clay Faircloth, pastor and career coach, challenges incumbent Scott DesJarlais in Tennessee's 4th District in 2026 Full profile → Jacob Kristopher Anders Independent Independent challenger Jacob Kristopher Anders runs for Tennessee's 4th Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → Victoria Broderick Democratic Democratic challenger Victoria Broderick is running against GOP incumbent Scott DesJarlais in Tennessee's 4th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueScott DesJarlais
Republican
Clay Faircloth
Independent
Jacob Kristopher Anders
Independent
Victoria Broderick
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports lower taxes, less regulation, and spending restraint Free-market realist; supports fair taxation on wealthy Supports eliminating income tax under $500K, $15 minimum wage, UBI, and PRO Act Supports closing corporate loopholes and taxing the wealthy fairly
Housingno sourced position Supports affordable housing access for young families Opposes institutional investor home buying; supports supply expansion and first-time buyer credits Opposes corporate purchases of single-family homes; backs renter tax incentives
Health careOpposes ACA; supports free-market, patient-centered reforms Supports universal access; expand rural healthcare Supports single-payer healthcare with no premiums, including dental, vision, and hearing Supports Medicare for All universal healthcare
ImmigrationSupports strict border security and immigration enforcement Fund border control; support safe legal immigration Supports secure border, humane treatment of migrants, replacing ICE, and pathway to citizenship Opposes Trump immigration enforcement; supports easier path to citizenship
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports legal personhood from fertilization; cosponsored Life at Conception Act Supports abortion rights; opposes government interference Supports legal abortion; prefers reducing it through education and economic support over mandates Opposes a federal abortion ban; supports bodily autonomy
EducationOpposes 'indoctrination' in schools; voted for rural school funding Supports public education investment and teacher unions Supports universal pre-K, free public college, higher teacher pay, and student loan forgiveness Supports Universal Pre-K and safe schools free from gun violence
Climate & energySupports domestic fossil fuel production; opposes clean-energy mandates Supports clean energy investment; calls climate change real Supports Paris Agreement, nuclear energy, and renewables Supports addressing environmental impact of data centers
Crime & public safetyStrong supporter of law enforcement; backs police resources Supports funding law enforcement and accountable gun laws Supports replacing ICE, ending qualified immunity, civil asset forfeiture reform Supports community investment over criminalization for safety
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts, opposes deficit spending Wants spending cuts and higher taxes on wealthy No income tax under $500K; 50% flat tax above; 42% corporate rate Supports closing corporate loopholes and taxing the wealthy fairly
GunsStrongly defends Second Amendment; opposes gun restrictions Supports mandatory gun-safety training and red-flag laws no sourced position Supports common-sense gun laws while respecting Second Amendment
Democracy & electionsSupports proof-of-citizenship requirement to register to vote Supports expanded voting access and early voting Supports voting reforms, term limits, and repealing Citizens United Supports federal protection of voting rights
Foreign policy & defensePeace through strength; advocates robust military and deterrence Supports maintaining a strong U.S. military Pro-NATO, pro-Ukraine, supports Palestinian statehood, end endless wars Opposed Trump's Iran war; requires congressional war approval

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