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Tennessee TN-08 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
David Kustoff (R)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +10
Race summary
The 8th District now includes more of Shelby County (Memphis) and loses several counties along the state's southern and northern borders to the reconfigured 5th and 9th Districts.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Mar 10, 2026
Primary Election: Aug 6, 2026
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Full Bio:
KUSTOFF, David, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Memphis, Tenn., October 8, 1966; graduated from White Station High School, Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn., 1985; B.B.A., University of Memphis, Memphis, Tenn., 1989; J.D., University of Memphis, Memphis, Tenn., 1992; lawyer, private practice; United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, 2006-2008; unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the One Hundred Eighth Congress in 2002; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress (January 3, 2017-present).
Source: Bioguide
CANDIDATES
DISTRICT DATA
Tennessee - 08
West: parts of Memphis, Jackson
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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