HOUSE
Tennessee TN-04 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Scott DesJarlais (R)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +11
Race summary
The 4th District, previously a deep shade of red, now reaches into the city of Nashville. But it still would have voted for Trump by 24 points in 2024, ensuring that Rep. Scott DesJarlais should have no trouble winning reelection.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Mar 10, 2026
Primary Election: Aug 6, 2026
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Full Bio:
DESJARLAIS, Scott, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Des Moines, Polk County,
Iowa, February 21, 1964; graduated from Brown High School, Sturgis, S.Dak.,
1982; B.S., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, S.Dak., 1987; M.D.,
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, S.Dak., 1991; physician; elected as a
Republican to the One Hundred Twelfth and to the three succeeding Congresses
(January 3, 2011-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
Tennessee - 04
South central: Murfreesboro, Jasper
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Nov 13, 2025
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