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Tennessee's 4th congressional district
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Tennessee's 4th congressional district is located in the central and southcentral portion of the state and includes Rhea, Bradley, Bledsoe, Van Buren, Warren, Grundy, Sequatchie, Marion, Franklin, Moore, Lincoln, Marshall, Bedford, Maury, and Rutherford counties.[1]
The district previously was the largest district in Tennessee, and bordered the states of Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama.
The current representative of the 4th congressional district is Scott DesJarlais (R).
Elections
2012
The 4th congressional district of Tennessee held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Scott DesJarlais won re-election in the district.[2]
| U.S. House, Tennessee, District 4 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Eric Stewart | 44.2% | 102,022 | |
| Republican |  Scott DesJarlais Incumbent |
55.8% | 128,568 | |
| Total Votes | 230,590 | |||
| Source: Tennessee Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, DesJarlais won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated incumbent Rep. Lincoln Davis (D) in the general election.[3]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Tennessee Congressional District 4 Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott DesJarlais |
59.7% | 103,969 | |
| Democratic | Lincoln Davis | 40.3% | 70,254 | |
| Total Votes | 174,223 | |||
Redistricting
2010-2011
- See also: Redistricting in Tennessee
The T.N. Legislature is expected to soon vote on the GOP-proposed new congressional map. Tennessee did not lose or gain any seats in the redistricting process. [4]
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