2024 United States House of Representatives Elections in Tennessee
Introduction
The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to elect the nine U.S. Representatives from the state of Tennessee, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. Primary elections will take place on August 1, 2024.
Background
The Tennessee House of Representatives delegation has been controlled by the Republican Party since 2011. In the 2022 elections, Republicans won all nine seats in the delegation. The delegation's current composition is as follows:
- District 1: Diana Harshbarger (R)
- District 2: Tim Burchett (R)
- District 3: Chuck Fleischmann (R)
- District 4: Scott DesJarlais (R)
- District 5: Andy Ogles (R)
- District 6: John Rose (R)
- District 7: Mark Green (R)
- District 8: David Kustoff (R)
- District 9: Steve Cohen (D)
Candidates
The following candidates have declared their candidacy for the 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee:
District 1
- Republican: Diana Harshbarger (incumbent)
- Democrat: TBA
District 2
- Republican: Tim Burchett (incumbent)
- Democrat: TBA
District 3
- Republican: Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent)
- Democrat: TBA
District 4
- Republican: Scott DesJarlais (incumbent)
- Democrat: TBA
District 5
- Republican: Andy Ogles (incumbent)
- Democrat: TBA
District 6
- Republican: John Rose (incumbent)
- Democrat: TBA
District 7
- Republican: Mark Green (incumbent)
- Democrat: TBA
District 8
- Republican: David Kustoff (incumbent)
- Democrat: TBA
District 9
- Republican: TBA
- Democrat: Steve Cohen (incumbent)
Issues
The following issues are likely to be key in the 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee:
Economy
The economy is always a top issue in elections, and this will be no different in 2024. Candidates will likely debate the best way to improve the economy, create jobs, and reduce inflation.
Education
Education is another important issue for voters in Tennessee. Candidates will likely discuss their plans to improve the quality of education in the state, as well as how to make college more affordable.
Healthcare
Healthcare is a major issue for voters across the country, and Tennessee is no exception. Candidates will likely debate the best way to provide affordable healthcare to all Tennesseans.
Immigration
Immigration is a hot-button issue that is likely to be debated in the 2024 elections. Candidates will likely discuss their plans to secure the border and deal with illegal immigration.
Climate Change
Climate change is an increasingly important issue for voters, and Tennessee is no exception. Candidates will likely discuss their plans to address climate change and protect the environment.
Predictions
It is too early to make any predictions about the outcome of the 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee. However, the Republican Party is likely to remain in control of the delegation. The Democrats will need to make significant gains in order to win back control of the delegation.