The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Tennessee, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including President of the United States. The primaries were held on August 4.
Following the 2016 elections, no seats changed hands, leaving the Tennessee delegation at a 7-2 Republican majority.
Overview
By district
Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee by district:
District 1
Incumbent Republican Phil Roe, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 83% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+25.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Clint Tribble, conservative activist and YouTube personality
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Alan Bohms, executive director of the Volunteer Firefighter Alliance
Results
Independent Candidates
- Robert Franklin, U.S. Navy veteran
- Paul Krane (write-in), student
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
Results
District 2
Incumbent Republican Jimmy Duncan, who had represented the district since 1989, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 73% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+20.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Stuart Starr, IT business owner and union organizer
Results
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
Results
District 3
Incumbent Republican Chuck Fleischmann, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+16.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Melody Shekari, policy analyst for the Chattanooga Department of Transportation
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Friedman
- George Ryan Love
Endorsements
Results
General election
Campaign
Fleischmann was heavily favored to win re-election.
Endorsements
Predictions
Results
District 4
Incumbent Republican Scott DesJarlais, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+18.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Campaign
Scandal-ridden incumbent representative Scott DesJarlais had narrowly won his primary in 2012, and faced another competitive primary against Starrett. While DesJarlais originally trailed in fundraising, the race tightened when a mailer sent out by the Starrett campaign sparked controversy over its alleged racism.
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Steven Reynolds, manager in the construction industry
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 5
Incumbent Democrat Jim Cooper, who had represented the district since 2003, as well as previously between 1983 and 1995, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+5.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Stacy Reis Snyder, small business owner and songwriter
Eliminated in primary
- Jody Ball, businessman
- John "Big John" Smith, deputy sheriff and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014
Withdrawn
- Ronnie Holden, candidate for this seat in 2014
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 6
Incumbent Republican Diane Black, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+21.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Campaign
Joe Carr attempted to ride anti-establishment sentiment to defeat incumbent Diane Black, who was openly considering a future run for governor.
Results
Despite a strong challenge, Black won re-election by a larger margin than expected.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Kent, manufacturing industry manager
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 7
Incumbent Republican Marsha Blackburn, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 70% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+18.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tharon Chandler, journalist
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
Blackburn dramatically outspent Chandler and easily won re-election.
District 8
Incumbent Republican Stephen Fincher, who had represented the district since 2011, announced he would not run for re-election. He was re-elected with 71% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+19.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Declined
- Stephen Fincher, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Scott Golden, district director for Congressman Fincher and member of the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee
- Andy Holt, state representative
- Ed Jackson, state senator
- Ron Kirkland, physician and candidate for this seat in 2010
- Steve McManus, state representative
- Mark Norris, Majority Leader of the Tennessee Senate
- John Ryder, Republican National Committee General Counsel and committee member
- Bill Sanderson, state representative
- John Stevens, state senator
- Matthew Stowe, district attorney general for the 24th judicial district
- Mary Wagner, Shelby County GOP Chair
- Amy Weirich, Shelby County District Attorney
Results
Kustoff won the crowded Republican primary with 27% of the vote.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- James Coffman
- Erika Stotts Pearson, sports agent
Declined
- Roy Herron, former state senator, former Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party and nominee for this seat in 2010
- Michael McCusker, Shelby County Assistant District Attorney and retired Army Major
- David Vinciarelli
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 9
Incumbent Democrat Steve Cohen, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 75% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+25.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Withdrawn
- Palmer Lee Harris
- Ernest Lunati, candidate for this seat in 2012
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
See also
References
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