The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee was held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 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 a gubernatorial election and an election to the U.S. Senate.
The primary election for House seats was held on August 7, 2014. Following the general elections, no seats changed hands, leaving the Tennessee delegation at a 7-2 Republican majority.
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee by district:
Incumbent Republican Phil Roe, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election.
No Democrats filed.
Incumbent Republican Jimmy Duncan, who had represented the district since 1988, ran for re-election.
Incumbent Republican Chuck Fleischmann, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Incumbent Republican Scott DesJarlais, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
DesJarlais was considered one of the most vulnerable Congressmen after revelations emerged in October 2012 that he had prescribed drugs to a patient with whom he was having an affair, and had pressured his former wife and former mistress to have several abortions. He was re-elected in 2012 with a reduced majority.
State Senator Jim Tracy challenged DesJarlais in the primary. As of the end of June 2013, Tracy had raised nearly $750,000 (including over $300,000 in the second quarter of 2013) for his bid. He raised an additional $150,000 in the fourth quarter and reported $840,000 cash-on-hand. By contrast, at the end of September, DesJarlais reported $170,000 cash-on-hand.
Former Tennessee's 4th congressional district Congressman Van Hilleary endorsed Jim Tracy, as did former Tennessee Governor Winfield Dunn, Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey, and House Speaker Beth Harwell.
Despite his vulnerabilities, in the final days before the August 7 primary, DesJarlais seemed to have a chance at holding onto his seat, according to GOP operatives who thought voters had forgiven his poor behavior.
After all precincts reported, DesJarlais led Tracy by just 33 votes, which widened to 38 after provisional ballots were counted. Tracy contemplated a challenge to the election. However, the Monday after the election, he issued a statement conceding to DesJarlais, saying, "A contest would not be the right thing for the Republican party and the conservative cause in Tennessee."
Incumbent Democrat Jim Cooper, who had represented the district since 2003 and the 4th District between 1983 and 1995, ran for re-election.
Incumbent Republican Diane Black, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Incumbent Republican Marsha Blackburn, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election.
Incumbent Republican Stephen Fincher, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Incumbent Democrat Steve Cohen, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election.