Goldberg Wins; Burchett Survives

Bryan Goldberg photo.

Democrats flipped the 18th District state House seat, while even victorious local Republicans saw a formidable blue wave erode their support.

The Trump Effect

Trump, Barnett, Burchett photos.

The president’s falling approval ratings have offered Democrats an opportunity to retake control of the House. What about Tennessee’s District 2?

Election 2026: U.S. House District 2

U.S. House District 2 candidates

Democrat Michaela Barnett is challenging incumbent Rep. Tim Burchett in one of the House of Representatives’ most reliably red strongholds.