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Tennessee · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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David Kustoff Republican · Incumbent Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District, first elected in 2016 Full profile → Adam D. Austill Independent Independent candidate for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District; applied behavioral therapist and doctoral candidate at the University of Memphis Full profile → Antonio Futch Independent Antonio Futch is an independent candidate from Memphis running for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Heidi Kuhn Democratic Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District and Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk since 2018 Full profile → Henry J. Ward, III Independent Independent candidate Henry J. Ward III challenges incumbent David Kustoff in Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Horace Taylor Independent Independent challenger Horace Taylor, retired Army Major and cybersecurity specialist, runs for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Pamela Jeanine "P." Moses Independent Independent candidate Pamela Moses challenges incumbent David Kustoff for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile → Wendell "Wells" Blankenship Independent Independent candidate Wendell "Wells" Blankenship is challenging for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District seat in November 2026. Full profile →

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IssueDavid Kustoff
Republican
Adam D. Austill
Independent
Antonio Futch
Independent
Heidi Kuhn
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, trade agreements, and pro-growth policies no sourced position Supports financial literacy, small business, and workforce development Supports raising federal minimum wage, expanding CTC, opposing tariffs
HousingSupports reducing regulatory burden on homebuyers no sourced position no sourced position Supports expanding housing tax credit; opposes investor rent-hiking
Health careSupports market-based healthcare reforms over federal control no sourced position Emphasizes preventive care, healthcare workforce development, and community readiness Supports reversing Medicare/Medicaid cuts; capping drug costs
ImmigrationSupports border security and ending illegal immigration no sourced position no sourced position Supports immigration enforcement with due process and civil rights protections
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion; believes life begins at conception no sourced position no sourced position no sourced position
Educationno sourced position no sourced position Supports workforce-preparation, financial literacy, and career readiness in education Supports public education; opposes state takeover of Memphis schools
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy and domestic production expansion no sourced position no sourced position Supports lower utility bills via energy investment and data center moratorium
Crime & public safetyStrongly supports law enforcement and coordinated anti-crime efforts no sourced position Supports prevention-first, community-based public safety approach Supports law enforcement with constitutional accountability
Taxes & budgetSupports making 2017 tax cuts permanent and cutting taxes further no sourced position Emphasizes tax literacy and financial education Supports expanding Child Tax Credit; opposes tariffs and corporate giveaways
GunsStrongly opposes gun control; supports Second Amendment rights no sourced position Supports responsible firearm ownership with safety education no sourced position
Democracy & electionsno sourced position no sourced position Supports civic education and local democratic participation Advocates for representative accountability over political power
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military, Israel, and countering foreign adversaries no sourced position no sourced position Opposes military interventions; pledges to vote to end war with Iran

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