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Tennessee · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 9

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Brent Taylor Republican Tennessee state senator and 2026 Republican nominee for Tennessee's redrawn 9th Congressional District Full profile → Dennis Clark Independent Independent candidate Dennis Clark is challenging for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District seat in November 2026. Full profile → Justin J. Pearson Democratic Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D) is running for U.S. Congress in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Michelle Davis Head Independent Independent candidate for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election Full profile →
Steve Cohen Democratic Longtime incumbent U.S. Representative who withdrew from the race after redistricting of Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. Withdrew

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IssueBrent Taylor
Republican
Dennis Clark
Independent
Justin J. Pearson
Democratic
Michelle Davis Head
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports spending cuts, deregulation, and domestic energy to fight inflation no sourced position Supports federal jobs program, living wage, and PRO Act no sourced position
Housingno sourced position no sourced position Identifies housing as a key constituent need no sourced position
Health careSupports keeping Medicaid/Medicare; opposes additional taxpayer-funded programs no sourced position Supports Medicare for All and rural hospital investment no sourced position
ImmigrationFavors immigration moratorium, deportations, and strict border enforcement no sourced position Supports secure border, more judges, and pathway to documentation no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion except to save the mother's life no sourced position no sourced position no sourced position
EducationSupports eliminating the U.S. Dept. of Education; backs state control no sourced position Supports full public school funding; opposes school vouchers no sourced position
Climate & energySupports expanded fossil fuels and nuclear; no climate change stance no sourced position Supports green economy investment and EPA enforcement; opposes toxic data centers no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports tougher sentences, law enforcement funding, anti-gang enforcement no sourced position Supports gun-safety laws, mental health resources, and addressing root causes of crime no sourced position
Taxes & budgetOpposes higher taxes; supports spending cuts to reduce national debt no sourced position Supports taxing the wealthy; cutting taxes on working-class people no sourced position
GunsOpposes any restrictions on gun ownership Lists 'Pro-Gun' as a campaign issue heading Supports permits to carry, assault-rifle ban, background checks, and red-flag laws no sourced position
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports photo ID requirement for voting no sourced position Defends democratic participation; condemns suppression of elected representatives no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseRestrained engagement abroad; strong on China, Israel, and Iran no sourced position Opposes U.S. military aid to Israel and Ukraine; favors diplomacy-first approach no sourced position

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