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.
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.
Incumbent Republican John J. Duncan, Jr., 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.
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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
^"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 cNews 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 bPoe, 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.
External links
U.S. House elections in Tennessee, 2016 at Ballotpedia