2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
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All 9 Tennessee seats to the United States House of Representatives |
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Turnout | 61.92% [1] 24.95 pp |
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| Majority party | Minority party | | | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Last election | 7 | 2 | Seats won | 7 | 2 | Seat change | | | Popular vote | 1,493,740 | 814,181 | Percentage | 62.47% | 34.05% | Swing | 0.56% | 1.35% | |
Results by party gains Results by district margin Results by county Democratic hold Republican hold Republican 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% | Democratic 40–50% 60–70% 70–80% | |
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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
Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats Before | Seats After | +/– |
| Republican | 1,493,740 | 62.47% | 7 | 7 | |
| Democratic | 814,181 | 34.05% | 2 | 2 | |
| Independents | 83,134 | 3.48% | 0 | 0 | |
| Write-Ins | 6 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | |
Totals | 2,391,061 | 100.00% | 9 | 9 | 0 |
Popular vote | | | | Republican | | 62.47% | Democratic | | 34.05% | Other | | 3.48% | |
House seats | | | | Republican | | 77.78% | Democratic | | 22.22% | |
By district
Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee by district:
District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result |
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % |
District 1 | 198,293 | 78.37% | 39,024 | 15.42% | 15,708 | 6.21% | 253,025 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 2 | 212,455 | 75.65% | 68,401 | 24.35% | 0 | 0.00% | 280,856 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 3 | 176,613 | 66.39% | 76,727 | 28.84% | 12,666 | 4.76% | 266,006 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 4 | 165,796 | 65.03% | 89,141 | 34.97% | 0 | 0.00% | 254,937 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 5 | 102,433 | 37.45% | 171,111 | 62.55% | 0 | 0.00% | 273,544 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 6 | 202,234 | 71.09% | 61,995 | 21.79% | 20,261 | 7.12% | 284,490 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 7 | 200,407 | 72.22% | 65,226 | 23.50% | 11,880 | 4.28% | 277,513 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 8 | 194,386 | 68.75% | 70,925 | 25.09% | 17,422 | 6.16% | 282,733 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 9 | 41,123 | 18.87% | 171,631 | 78.75% | 5,203 | 2.39% | 217,957 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
Total | 1,493,740 | 62.47% | 814,181 | 34.05% | 83,140 | 3.48% | 2,391,061 | 100.0% | |
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
- Phil Roe, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Clint Tribble, conservative activist and YouTube personality
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Phil Roe (incumbent) | 35,350 | 82.2 |
| Republican | Clint Tribble | 7,673 | 17.8 |
Total votes | 43,023 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Alan Bohms, executive director of the Volunteer Firefighter Alliance
Results
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Alan Bohms | 4,161 | 100.0 |
Independent Candidates
- Robert Franklin, U.S. Navy veteran
- Paul Krane (write-in), student
General election
Endorsements
Results
Tennessee's 1st congressional district, 2016[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Phil Roe (incumbent) | 198,293 | 78.4 |
| Democratic | Alan Bohms | 39,024 | 15.4 |
| Independent | Robert Franklin | 15,702 | 6.2 |
| Independent | Paul Krane (write-in) | 6 | 0.0 |
Total votes | 253,025 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 2
2016 Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election
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| | | Nominee | Jimmy Duncan | Stuart Starr | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 212,455 | 68,401 | Percentage | 75.6% | 24.4% | |
Duncan: 70–80% 80–90% |
U.S. Representative before election John J. Duncan, Jr. Republican | Elected U.S. Representative John J. Duncan, Jr. Republican | |
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
- John J. Duncan, Jr., incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | John J. Duncan, Jr. (incumbent) | 28,806 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Stuart Starr, IT business owner and union organizer
Results
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Stuart Starr | 7,851 | 100.0 |
General election
Endorsements
Results
Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, 2016[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | John J. Duncan, Jr. (incumbent) | 212,455 | 75.6 |
| Democratic | Stuart Starr | 68,401 | 24.4 |
Total votes | 280,856 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
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
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent) | 31,964 | 83.9 |
| Republican | Geoffery Suhmer Smith | 3,076 | 8.1 |
| Republican | Allan Levene | 3,059 | 8.0 |
Total votes | 38,099 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Melody Shekari, policy analyst for the Chattanooga Department of Transportation[6]
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Friedman
- George Ryan Love
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Melody Shekari | 8,660 | 53.9 |
| Democratic | Michael Friedman | 5,329 | 33.2 |
| Democratic | George Ryan Love | 2,070 | 12.9 |
Total votes | 16,059 | 100.0 |
General election
Campaign
Fleischmann was heavily favored to win re-election.
Endorsements
Results
Tennessee's 3rd congressional district, 2016[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent) | 176,613 | 66.4 |
| Democratic | Melody Shekari | 76,727 | 28.9 |
| Independent | Rick Tyler | 5,098 | 1.9 |
| Independent | Cassandra Mitchell | 5,075 | 1.9 |
| Independent | Topher Kersting | 2,493 | 0.9 |
Total votes | 266,006 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
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.[10]
Results
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Scott DesJarlais (incumbent) | 24,211 | 52.1 |
| Republican | Grant Starrett | 20,138 | 43.3 |
| Republican | Erran Persley | 1,615 | 3.5 |
| Republican | Yomi Faparusi | 493 | 1.1 |
Total votes | 46,457 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Steven Reynolds, manager in the construction industry[11]
Results
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Steven Reynolds | 11,511 | 100.0 |
General election
Results
Tennessee's 4th congressional district, 2016[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Scott DesJarlais (incumbent) | 165,796 | 65.0 |
| Democratic | Steven Reynolds | 89,141 | 35.0 |
Total votes | 254,937 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 5
2016 Tennessee's 5th congressional district election
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| | | Nominee | Jim Cooper | Stacy Reis Snyder | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 171,111 | 102,433 | Percentage | 62.6% | 37.4% | |
Cooper: 60–70% Ball: 60–70% |
U.S. Representative before election Jim Cooper Democratic | Elected U.S. Representative Jim Cooper Democratic | |
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
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jim Cooper (incumbent) | 32,103 | 100.0 |
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
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Stacy Ries Snyder | 7,666 | 50.8 |
| Republican | John "Big John" Smith | 4,295 | 28.5 |
| Republican | Jody Ball | 3,124 | 20.7 |
Total votes | 15,085 | 100.0 |
General election
Cooper was heavily favored to win re-election due to Nashville's partisan composition.
Results
Tennessee's 5th congressional district, 2016[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jim Cooper (incumbent) | 171,111 | 62.6 |
| Republican | Stacy Ries Snyder | 102,433 | 37.4 |
Total votes | 273,544 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
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.[12]
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Diane Black (incumbent) | 33,215 | 63.7 |
| Republican | Joe Carr | 16,665 | 31.9 |
| Republican | Donald Strong | 1,354 | 2.6 |
| Republican | Tommy Hay | 945 | 1.8 |
Total votes | 52,179 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Kent, manufacturing industry manager
Eliminated in primary
Results
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | David Kent | 7,551 | 67.0 |
| Democratic | Flo Matheson | 3,714 | 33.0 |
Total votes | 11,265 | 100.0 |
General election
Results
Tennessee's 6th congressional district, 2016[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Diane Black (incumbent) | 202,234 | 71.1 |
| Democratic | David Kent | 61,995 | 21.8 |
| Independent | David Ross | 20,261 | 7.1 |
Total votes | 284,490 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
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
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Marsha Blackburn (incumbent) | 38,490 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tharon Chandler, journalist
Results
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tharon Chandler | 9,956 | 100.0 |
General election
Results
Blackburn dramatically outspent Chandler and easily won re-election.
Tennessee's 7th congressional district, 2016[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Marsha Blackburn (incumbent) | 200,407 | 72.2 |
| Democratic | Tharon Chandler | 65,226 | 23.5 |
| Independent | Leonard D. Ladner | 11,880 | 4.3 |
Total votes | 277,513 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 8
Incumbent Republican Stephen Fincher, who had represented the district since 2011, announced he would not run for re-election.[13] 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[19]
- Andy Holt, state representative[19]
- Ed Jackson, state senator[19]
- Ron Kirkland, physician and candidate for this seat in 2010[19]
- Steve McManus, state representative[24][25]
- Mark Norris, Majority Leader of the Tennessee Senate[19][26]
- John Ryder, Republican National Committee General Counsel and committee member[19]
- Bill Sanderson, state representative[19]
- John Stevens, state senator[19]
- Matthew Stowe, district attorney general for the 24th judicial district[19]
- Mary Wagner, Shelby County GOP Chair[19]
- Amy Weirich, Shelby County District Attorney[19]
Results
Kustoff won the crowded Republican primary with 27% of the vote.[27]
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | David Kustoff | 16,889 | 27.4 |
| Republican | George Flinn | 14,200 | 23.1 |
| Republican | Mark H. Luttrell | 10,878 | 17.7 |
| Republican | Brian Kelsey | 7,942 | 12.9 |
| Republican | Brad Greer | 6,819 | 11.1 |
| Republican | Tom Leatherwood | 2,620 | 4.3 |
| Republican | Hunter Baker | 1,014 | 1.6 |
| Republican | Ken Atkins | 410 | 0.7 |
| Republican | Raymond Honeycutt | 231 | 0.4 |
| Republican | George B. Howell | 211 | 0.3 |
| Republican | David Wharton | 131 | 0.2 |
| Republican | Dave Bault | 109 | 0.2 |
| Republican | David J Maldonado | 76 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 61,530 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- James Coffman
- Erika Stotts Pearson, sports agent
Declined
Results
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Rickey Hobson | 7,774 | 54.8 |
| Democratic | Gregory Alan Frye | 6,413 | 45.2 |
Total votes | 14,187 | 100.0 |
General election
The 8th District, consisting of Memphis' suburbs and much of rural West Tennessee, is strongly Republican, foreshadowing a likely Kustoff win.
Results
Tennessee's 8th congressional district, 2016[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | David Kustoff | 194,386 | 68.7 |
| Democratic | Rickey Hobson | 70,925 | 25.1 |
| Independent | Shelia L. Godwin | 6,442 | 2.3 |
| Independent | James Hart | 4,057 | 1.4 |
| Independent | Adrian M. Montague | 2,497 | 0.9 |
| Independent | Mark J. Rawles | 2,445 | 0.9 |
| Independent | Karen Free Spirit Talley-Lane | 1,981 | 0.7 |
Total votes | 282,733 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 9
2016 Tennessee's 9th congressional district election
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| | | Nominee | Steve Cohen | Wayne Alberson | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 171,631 | 41,123 | Percentage | 78.7% | 18.9% | |
County result Cohen: 70–80% |
U.S. Representative before election Steve Cohen Democratic | Elected U.S. Representative Steve Cohen Democratic | |
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
- Steve Cohen, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Results
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Steve Cohen (incumbent) | 35,645 | 85.5 |
| Democratic | Justin Ford | 4,165 | 10.0 |
| Democratic | M. LaTroy Williams | 1,452 | 3.5 |
| Democratic | Larry Crim | 406 | 1.0 |
Total votes | 41,668 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Withdrawn
- Palmer Lee Harris
- Ernest Lunati, candidate for this seat in 2012
Results
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Wayne Alberson | 38,490 | 100.0 |
General election
Results
Tennessee's 9th congressional district, 2016[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Steve Cohen (incumbent) | 171,631 | 78.7 |
| Republican | Wayne Alberson | 41,123 | 18.9 |
| Independent | Paul Cook | 5,203 | 2.4 |
Total votes | 217,957 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
See also
References
- ^ "Tennessee Voter Turnout in 2016". Tennessee Secretary of State. November 8, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Roe, Fleischmann, Shekari picks for primary election". Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Election Results - Primary". Tennessee Secretary of State. August 4, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ a b c News Sentinel Editorial Board (October 16, 2016). "Endorsements: Duncan, Roe Fleischmann". knoxnews.com. Knoxville News Sentinel. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "United States House of Representatives District 1" (PDF). State of Tennessee. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "A little about Melody Shekari, who is running for U.S. House District 3". Archived from the original on September 22, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ Pam Sohn (July 14, 2016). "Chattanooga Times announces endorsement for 3rd District House seat". timesfreepress.com. Chattanooga Times Free Press. Archived from the original on July 27, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ Clint Cooper (November 8, 2016). "The Free Press recommends these candidates". timesfreepress.com. Chattanooga Times Free Press. Archived from the original on November 13, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ Pam Sohn (November 8, 2016). "The Times recommends these candidates". timesfreepress.com. Chattanooga Times Free Press. Archived from the original on November 13, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ "Grant Starrett mailer attacking DesJarlais also offends Muslims". Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ "Steven Reynolds for US Congress". Archived from the original on April 13, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Rep. Diane Black crushes Joe Carr in GOP primary". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ Collins, Michael (February 1, 2016). "U.S. Rep. Fincher says he won't run for reelection". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
- ^ "Three candidates vying for Rep. Fincher's congressional seat". WREG. February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ Humphrey, Tom (February 9, 2016). "Sixth GOP candidate files in 8th Congressional District". Humphrey on the Hill. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ Allen, Bob (March 8, 2016). "Baptist political science prof running for Congress". Baptist News Global. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ "Contenders Emerge for Fincher's Seat". Memphis Daily News. February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ "Jackson businessman Brad Greer announces run for Congress". WBBJ-TV. February 4, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Tennessee's Stephen Fincher Won't Run in 2016". Roll Call. February 2, 2016. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Rep. Fincher not seeking re-election". Jackson SUn. February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ Callahan, Jody; Royer, David (February 29, 2016). "Luttrell announces his run for Congress". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ^ Collins, Michael (March 7, 2016). "Collierville businessman to seek Fincher's seat". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ "Lee Harris Out, Steve Basar In?". Memphis Flyer. January 28, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ a b "Republicans line up for Rep. Fincher's seat". Commercial Appeal. February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ Locker, Richard (February 3, 2016). "State Rep. McManus changes his mind on Congressional run". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ^ Locker, Richard (March 3, 2016). "Norris says he won't run for Congress". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ "Memphis Jewish lawyer David Kustoff wins GOP primary in Tennessee". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. August 5, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ "Rickey Hobson for Congress". rickeyhobson. Archived from the original on September 23, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Poe, Ryan (February 15, 2016). "Two Democrats file for District 8 Congressional seat". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ^ "Tennessee Secretary of State" (PDF). tensos.net. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Tennessee Primary Election Results 2016: House Live Map by District, Real-Time Voting Updates". Election Hub. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
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