Tennessee's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

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Tennessee's 6th Congressional District
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Filing deadline: April 4, 2024
Primary: August 1, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
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Poll times: Varies by county Voting in Tennessee
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Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 6th Congressional District of Tennessee, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was August 1, 2024. The filing deadline was April 4, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 66.3%-33.7%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 63.6%-34.5%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Tennessee's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 1 Democratic primary)
• Tennessee's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 1 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

Incumbent John Rose defeated Lore Bergman in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Rose (R)	68.0	225,543
		Lore Bergman (D)	32.0	106,144

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 331,687
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

Lore Bergman defeated Clay Faircloth and Cyril Focht in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lore Bergman	42.2	8,684
		Clay Faircloth	36.3	7,474
		Cyril Focht	21.5	4,422

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,580
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Kennedy (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

Incumbent John Rose advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Rose	100.0	38,607

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joe Reid (R)

Candidate profiles

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Lore Bergman

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I have been an organizer, an advocate and an activist. I am a woman with disabilities, that is so tired of hearing rich congressmen like John Rose, vote against all programs for the disadvantaged and also propose stupid and cruel legislation on how to fix Social Security, healthcare and other programs, when he has never been sick, poor, hungry or homeless, and probably never will be. I have been all of those things and I have many ideas on how we can make things better for the people suffering in the 6th Congressional District here in TN and across the United States. There are many things congress can do to make things better, and I cannot wait to get on the floor of Congress and give my ideas for new legislation. I have advocated for the disabled and have suffered at times for it, but no matter what happens to me, I will still continue to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. As a woman, I am also so tired of old white Republican men like John Rose, telling us women what to do about our reproductive issues. John Rose has voted against every bill that could help improve a woman's life, including the right to contraception and the Women Against Violence Act. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, it angers me greatly to think that a man like John Rose represents and speaks for me in Congress. We have gone backwards 50 years in less than 2 years, and all women's freedoms are in jeopardy. I will always fight to preserve democracy and human rights for all."

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Key Messages

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When someone is in need, and gets help, it is not an "entitlement". To be hungry and get fed, to be sick and get medical care, to be homeless and get housing, is not an entitlement, it is a human right. The only ones who are entitled are the rich in congress who think they know what's best for people who are poor and/or disabled and elderly. The disabled are very much underrepresented in Congress and average Americans hardly ever get elected, because they do not have the money or time to be able to run for office. If we had average working Americans in Congress, we would get so much done for the people of America. Congress would actually work for the American people and not for huge corporations and industries.

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Women are more than baby making machines. At least we used to be. And now, only women who can conceive naturally are basically considered important. It sickens me to think that women that are younger than me, now have less rights than I had at their age. We are going backwards in our fight for freedom. Women should not have to live in fear, if they are of reproductive age. Since Roe vs. Wade was reversed, women's health care is a chaotic mess. Old white men should not decide what a woman can or cannot do about her own health decisions. No matter what you believe about abortion or IVF, it is your decision, not someone else's decision for you. When a woman cannot make decisions about her own body, she is not a free citizen.

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Leviticus 19:18 says ".... love thy neighbor, as thy self....". Just think what kind of America it would be if the people in this country and the rest of the world would remember that verse. We would love the children more than we love our guns, and we would ban assault weapons and not books or black history and have common sense gun legislation reform. We would always want equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and all minorities. We would be kind and empathetic to immigrants, and we would have common sense immigration reform, that is cruelty and pain free for those who are just trying to have a safe and better life. We would never make people live in fear, because they believe differently. And we would protect the Earth.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Tennessee

Election information in Tennessee: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 7, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 7, 2024
• Online: Oct. 7, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 29, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 29, 2024
• Online: Oct. 29, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: N/A
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 16, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

Varies - 7:00 p.m. (CST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Lore Bergman (D)

When someone is in need, and gets help, it is not an "entitlement". To be hungry and get fed, to be sick and get medical care, to be homeless and get housing, is not an entitlement, it is a human right. The only ones who are entitled are the rich in congress who think they know what's best for people who are poor and/or disabled and elderly. The disabled are very much underrepresented in Congress and average Americans hardly ever get elected, because they do not have the money or time to be able to run for office. If we had average working Americans in Congress, we would get so much done for the people of America. Congress would actually work for the American people and not for huge corporations and industries.

Women are more than baby making machines. At least we used to be. And now, only women who can conceive naturally are basically considered important. It sickens me to think that women that are younger than me, now have less rights than I had at their age. We are going backwards in our fight for freedom. Women should not have to live in fear, if they are of reproductive age. Since Roe vs. Wade was reversed, women's health care is a chaotic mess. Old white men should not decide what a woman can or cannot do about her own health decisions. No matter what you believe about abortion or IVF, it is your decision, not someone else's decision for you. When a woman cannot make decisions about her own body, she is not a free citizen.

Leviticus 19:18 says ".... love thy neighbor, as thy self....". Just think what kind of America it would be if the people in this country and the rest of the world would remember that verse. We would love the children more than we love our guns, and we would ban assault weapons and not books or black history and have common sense gun legislation reform. We would always want equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and all minorities. We would be kind and empathetic to immigrants, and we would have common sense immigration reform, that is cruelty and pain free for those who are just trying to have a safe and better life. We would never make people live in fear, because they believe differently. And we would protect the Earth.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lore Bergman (D)

As a disabled woman, I am personally passionate about any public policies that have to do with saving, expanding and improving programs like Social Security, disability and all other programs for the sick, elderly and poor, including affordable housing, health insurance for all and SNAP. I have had to use them, and I have many ideas for improving them! As a woman, I am personally passionate about any public policies that have to do with women's reproductive rights and all other rights and protections for women in our society. It sickens me to see that young women now have less rights, than I had at their age. The Republicans are threatening to take away more rights for women every day. I will fight to make sure this doesn't happen

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Lore Bergman (D)

Well, I would say there are many, but I am listening to a wonderful book right now called "The Kingdom, The Power and The Glory", by Tim Alberta. It just reinforces over and over again, how important it is to keep church and state separate. No matter what your religious belief, those beliefs should not govern a democracy where everyone has a right to believe what they want to believe. The problem this book says is that these certain people, want everyone to believe what they believe. As someone who grew up in the very strict Fundamental Independent Baptist circles, I have learned through my journey out of that belief system, that everyone has a right to believe what they want, and it is not my job to force my belief system down their throat. So, when it comes to abortion and IVF and other personal health issues, it is not my job to tell another woman or person what they should do with their own healthcare. That is between them, their partner, their doctor and their god, and it is none of my business and should not be anyone else's business either. Leviticus 19:18 in the Bible says, "...love thy neighbor, as thyself..." In other words, treat other people like you want to be treated. If you don't want someone shoving their belief system down your throat, then stop shoving it down theirs.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Lore Bergman (D)

I think more than ever honesty, dignity, integrity and morality are most important for an elected official. It is unbelievable to me that we now have a presidential candidate, who has 88 indictments against him, and yet people are still going to vote for him. The lies that have been spread through this one individual have ruined the reputation of our country and have brought us to the brink of civil war. I do not understand so-called "Christians" that have bowed so low to this man, that the very statutes that they base their religious beliefs on, have been turned upside down. When a whole political party, as the Republicans, have doubled down on the lies that they know are not true just to get power, we are in real trouble. The behavior of many of these politicians is so juvenile and immature, no wonder nothing gets done in Congress. If these congressmen would just remember that they are here to make America's lives better and not just keep their power and get their attention on social media, we would not be in the condition we are right now. How can the extremists in the Republican Party continue to get paid for a job that they will not do? Experience is also important when it comes to an elected official, but in saying that, just because someone has been in the political arena for a long time, does not mean that they are necessarily a good representative. But in saying that, having an elderly statesman running the country is much more important to me, than some so called "businessman" who doesn't know what he's doing. Life experience is very important and can mean a lot, when being an elected official, because empathy and knowledge about certain subjects can then be used to make real change for the American people. The rules definitely need to be changed or made for how we vet people who are running for office. You cannot vote if you are a felon, but you can run for office? What is wrong with this picture?

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Lore Bergman (D)

I have been told I am determined, tenacious and resourceful. I have fought many battles for the disabled, elderly and poor and even became homeless, because of my determination to get a dangerous situation fixed in a building I had to live in. The landlord pushed me out to keep me quiet and within less than a year, I had to live in my car for two months while I waited for other affordable housing to open up. I almost didn't survive due to my health challenges, but I would do it again because the problem did eventually get fixed and the people that live in that building are now safe. I basically put myself on the line for other people and as an office holder I would do that again. Because being disabled and having to live on the poverty line, I know how to balance a budget and be resourceful. If anyone can help balance the budget in Congress, it is someone who has had to live on the small amount of money, that I have. Even now, how I run my campaign is not how other people do. I just got done making my own buttons and I will be recycling old political signs found in the trash, by using my art skills to repurpose them. Recycling and repurposing are one of my talents and I know it will come in handy when money is being wasted in Congress. I also am not afraid to speak out and tell it like it is. But I am also a good listener and I try to see all sides of an issue before I make a decision.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Lore Bergman (D)

I think one of the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office, is to tell people what is really going on in Washington DC. My opponent on the Republican side, still has not come clean to his constituents in the 6th district about the 2020 election not being stolen, and that January 6th was not a quiet tour of the capital but was indeed an insurrection. If an elected official is willing to twist the truth and outright lie about something that we have seen with our own two eyes, what else will they do? Lying through omission is also a lie. Even if your constituents do not want to hear the truth, because they have been fed disinformation over and over and over again, it is still your responsibility as an elected official to tell them the truth, even if it means you may not get reelected! This is once again where integrity and character come into play. Because representatives like John Rose do not have the courage to tell the truth, they have now put our country in a terrible position, and it is terrifying to think what might happen if the man that they bow down to, becomes president once again. They know he is an awful and dangerous man, but yet they refuse to have the courage to tell the truth.

Since a representative is responsible to speak for the people of his district, then he must listen to ALL the people of his district, and not let a small amount of people who are possibly contributing to his campaign or strong arming him in some way, to be in control of him or her. The elected official has a job to understand what he is voting for and not just vote because everyone else in his party is voting the same way. Once again this is where character and integrity come into the picture.

Also, as an elected official of the US Congress one needs to be knowledgeable about world events and world history. But a US Congressman especially needs to know what our Constitution says, about our history and about how our government works. Many don't! Ridiculous!

What legacy would you like to leave?

Lore Bergman (D)

The legacy that I would like to leave, is that I was a warrior for all the disadvantaged and marginalized people in this country, and I did everything I could to help them live a good life here in the United States of America.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Lore Bergman (D)

I have had quite a life and I have had a lot of struggles of different sorts, but I have to say being born with crazy genetics, that are equal to basically having half an immune system, has been the biggest struggle in my life. Physically I am a highly sensitive person to my surroundings, infections and allergens, but I have learned to maneuver through life and despite all the setbacks I have had, I have managed to have a productive life. The struggle is just part of my life. I do not know what it's like to not have it, and I do not let it stop me. Sometimes I need to rest, but I always get up again and keep going. My motto is: never quit, and when you can, do what you can, and when you can't, sit down and rest, but when you feel better, get up and get busy again.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Lore Bergman (D)

The House of Representatives unique powers are that all revenue type bills must originate in the House, they have the power of impeachment of federal officials, and they can elect the President in the case of an Electoral College tie. The House combined with the Senate can declare war, override veto's, initiate amendments and confirm a newly appointed vice president. Also, the Speaker of the House is the highest-ranking legislative official in the US government. They are 3rd in line to the presidency.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Lore Bergman (D)

No, I do not. BUT I do believe they need to know American and World History, the Constitution and basic civics to how our type of government, a democracy, works. I really think it would be beneficial that representatives and senators, be required to take a test or classes, so they can learn these things. At a minimum, they should be willing to at least study on their own and learn on the job. Unfortunately, right now we have many people in our Congress, especially in the US House of Representatives, who are not willing to do this, and they definitely show their ignorance every day.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Lore Bergman (D)

There are many, but here are some that I see: to heal the divisions and prevent a civil war in our own country, to continue to repair the damage that Donald Trump and the MAGA movement have caused, to make sure we never have another president or presidential candidate like Donald Trump, to prevent World War III from breaking out, to finally fix our broken immigration system which has been broken for decades, to reverse the damage that has been done to women's rights in the last two years, to get the MAGA extremists out of Congress, to fix the disinformation machine destroying the world, to make sure the extremely rich in this country pay their fares share of taxes, and to make sure we do everything we can to save the earth.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Lore Bergman (D)

No, I think it's too short. I think it should be at least 4 years so that you're not in this constant cycle of campaigning. This could be one of the reasons why the House of Representatives is such a mess and never gets anything done. BUT in saying this, I do also believe there are certain people, that two years is actually too long of a term, for them!

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Lore Bergman (D)

I am very much for term limits, especially when it comes to the Supreme Court. I think they should be elected first of all, and that they should have the same 4-year limit as the President and only be allowed three terms. I find it ridiculous that these people get to stay in this office for the rest of their lives and have no accountability to anyone except for themselves. We have seen how dangerous this can be. They basically do whatever they want and don't have to answer for it.

I believe all Senators should have the same 4 years and 3 terms, also. They just get too comfortable, and they forget how the rest of us in America live. They also get to know too many lobbyists, etc. and get too comfortable taking money from certain people, which can warp their thinking towards how they are voting. As far as the House of Representatives go, I believe they should be in office for four years at a time also with only 3 terms, because the two-year term in my opinion is too short. Their time in office seems to turn into constant campaigning and running for the next term. It's ridiculous and I would say very stressful and unneeded, and it explains why nothing gets done in the US House. Now in saying all this, there are certain people in the House that think should only have one, two-year limit!! I always thought that the president should have more time allowed to be in the White House, but now seeing what Donald Trump plans on doing, and the destruction he already did, I'd say the term limit for president is just fine.

I just feel like there needs to be more accountability for all people in Congress and in the White House. We have seen that certain people have figured out how to get around all the rules and have found every loophole. In my opinion, there needs to be many more regulations for accountability for this group of Americans. Power really can corrupt and there needs to be more checks and balances on their powers.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Lore Bergman (D)

I really like and respect Nancy Pelosi, Katie Porter, AOC and Jamie Raskin to name a few. Even though Bernie Sanders is a Senator and not a Representative in the House, I think he's great because he really is a champion for the most disadvantaged, elderly, disabled and poor in our country and has always been, and that is what I want to be! And I really respect Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney, even though they are Republicans and even though I do not agree with most of their policies and ideologies. I do think they had great courage, for being one of very few Republicans who spoke the truth about the 2020 election and their good work in the January 6th hearings. Bernie Sanders, AOC and Katie Porter are teaching politicians, and that is what I am striving to be. I'm trying to be as knowledgeable as possible and give people the facts to help them really know the truth about what's going on in Washington. I hope to one day, use my own whiteboard in Congress, to explain how Social Security and all the benefits that the Republicans want to end, really work. Most congressmen don't have a clue how any of these programs work, but I do because I've had to use them.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Lore Bergman (D)

I am considered disabled. Most of my friends are disabled, elderly and/or poor so I have many stories. I hear them every day and see my friends and neighbors struggle everyday just to survive, and I understand this because I have had to go through the same things myself. The fear and anxiety of having to maneuver through all the programs that are available is great. Everyday this group of people worry when they go to the mailbox, hoping not to see a letter that will say that their benefits are being cut or ended. My neighbors struggle just to have enough food on their table and especially healthy food. I just spoke to my neighbor about this very subject just yesterday. This group of Americans need to decide many days, whether to eat or buy their medicine. They also worry about their housing and becoming homeless, and how they will pay their electric bill. And now in just the last month or so they worry that their free Internet will end, because lawmakers like Marsha Blackburn have decided that the few people that are defrauding the program, is the reason why millions of Americans will have to lose this very valuable and essential tool. I just wrote Marsha a letter about this and that is the response that she sent back to me. I have two neighbors one with a Seizure Disorder, Diabetes and MS that needs to do her therapy through her computer. If she loses her Internet, she will not be able to do it anymore. Then my other neighbor who is elderly and poor, has a part time job that she does at home, on the phone using her Internet. If she loses that Internet, she will have to quit her job, that she needs desperately just to be able to survive. I could go on and on. There are so many stories, and these stories and my personal experiences are exactly why I'm running for office. I hope to bring a greater understanding and example to a Congress, that is full of people who have never had to deal with any of these situations and probably never will.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Lore Bergman (D)

Yes, and this is especially why nothing is getting done in the US House of Representatives led by the Republicans, right now. And every Republican Tennessee representative, including John Rose, refuse to compromise for any reason. When a bill is brought to the floor to be voted on, it is not a one-page document. It is a huge document consisting of possibly thousands of pages. No one can completely agree with every single thing in any document. But yet if one line of that document is not agreed upon, this faction on the right will vote against it. That is why this has been the most unproductive Congress in the history of our country. In the last 10 years, every Congress has passed an average of 391 bills each. But yet this Congress has only passed 42 bills. Even during President Trumans time, when the Congress was known as the "Do Nothing Congress" it passed 511 bills. And now, we have Marjorie Taylor Greene threatening to remove the new speaker of the house again for the second time in less than a year, because she does not agree with everything, he says. What a mess! Can you believe these people get paid for doing this and wasting time and taxpayer money. They do nothing and still get paid. John Rose is one of these embarrassing representatives we have for Tennessee and Tim Burkett is also. He just made this point the other day, when he refused to vote on the last bill, because he did not agree with one little thing in the whole bill. Tennessee please, we can do better. Allow me to represent you and bring some common sense and integrity back to Tennessee. VOTE BLUE!!!!

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Lore Bergman (D)

Well, by now you probably see that I am a warrior for the disadvantaged in our society. So, I would definitely make sure that Social Security, Disability, SNAP, HUD and affordable housing and any other programs like these will be protected and expanded. I will fight against any legislation to balance the budget, that wants to cut or end these programs and refuses to tax the ultra-rich. If the ultra-rich would just pay their fair share of taxes, we would have plenty of money in the budget. But the Republicans continue to give tax breaks to the rich. President Biden tried to get more revenue for the IRS, so they could find these tax cheats. When I am elected to the US House of Representatives and it has turned blue, we will definitely make sure that the IRS is able to do its job fully. I will also use this power of my vote, to get the border secure in a way that is cruelty free and get the resources the country needs to fix the problems on the border, which has been going on for decades. I will also vote to help women get the resources they need, especially when they need to get help for healing from any types of sexual abuse. Can you believe that the Republicans voted against renewing the Violence Against Women's Act? I will make sure that woman's rights are protected and that they get the health care, that they need and deserve. I will also vote to protect democracies around the world and to help the innocents that are caught in the crossfire. There are so many more issues that I will use this power for.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Lore Bergman (D)

The House of Representatives should use its investigation powers for REAL investigations, not shams and fishing expositions, like the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. The Republican led inquiry has wasted so much time and taxpayer money, it is unbelievable. They still cannot find any proof of any wrongdoing but continue their political drama anyway, all under the order of Donald Trump. We as taxpayers should be furious about this, whether you are a Democrat or a Republican. The House of Representatives has done so little since they took back the power last year, it is ridiculous, and it would be laughable if it wasn't so sad and frightening. Investigations for people who were participants in the January 6th planning should be done and continue to be done. Unfortunately, people like Jim Jordan and Mike Johnson are in leadership in that party, which is shielding them for right now, from being investigated themselves. BUT I hope to God, that we take back the Presidency, the Senate and the House, so we can finally get every person who was involved, indicted and put in jail. It is not fair that the players on the lowest levels of this conspiracy are in jail, and the people at the middle level and very top level are still walking free. The house should also use its investigative power to investigate congressman who are breaking the law in other ways such as finance, sexual crimes, foreign influence and treasonous behavior.

What committees interest you?

Lore Bergman (D)

There are many committees that I would be interested in being a part of. It's really hard to choose because there are quite a few, but this is my top 10 committees that I would be interested in joining: Appropriations, Ethics, Rules, Ways and Means, Intelligence, Joint Economics, Agriculture, Oversight and Accountability, Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs. They are all so interesting, but I think my top three would be Oversight and Accountability, Agriculture and Ways and Means. The reason I picked these is because they deal often, with my top concerns for helping the disadvantaged and most vulnerable in America.

All the programs that help the disadvantaged, elderly, disabled and poor, like Social Security, Disability, SNAP and HUD, etc. definitely have problems and they need to be solved. I feel I could bring a very personal experienced viewpoint to the Oversight and Accountability Committee, because they investigate and look at present policies and what needs to be changed. There are so many threats from the Republicans about cutting and gutting these programs, but that is not what needs to be done. Programs just need to be revised and made better. The Agricultural Committee decides about food and food labeling, which is a very important issue to me, because of my severe allergies to foods. Some of the other things they deal with are SNAP, Forests preserving and maintenance, Farming and Livestock. They also supply boxes of food monthly to many poor in America. The food in these boxes is very unhealthy and non-nutritious. I have been offered these boxes in my life and have had to reject them, even though I was food insecure, because I knew they would make me more ill than I already was. Between this issue and SNAP issues, I have a lot of solutions and ideas how to make these programs better.

The Ways and Means Committee is also very interesting to me, because they find the money to help with programs like Social Security, Healthcare and Human Services.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Lore Bergman (D)

I think financial transparency and government accountability are very necessary. But in saying that, my question is: at what cost? When I see so much money being wasted and then the other side of the aisle threatening to take programs away from the neediest in our country and refusing to tax the super wealthy to pay their fair share, I will never agree with that! Donald Trump ran up our deficit higher than any other president, but yet that is never mentioned. Once again honesty and integrity come into play. For instance, we just learned that a retiring representative of the state of Alabama and a longtime leader of a committee, has for years finagled extreme amounts of extra money, to his own state. The Biden administration is trying to put a stop to it, because it is downright wrong and dishonest. The faction on the right has decided that every financial issue is a bargaining tool for them. We cannot have this, when the world is in such a mess, and dangerous enemies like Putin are trying to take over the world. Also, we are still coming out of a pandemic and many people are still struggling and will always be struggling. The housing crisis in this country has caused more need than ever for the disadvantaged. More people are homeless than ever before, and to blame this on one president is absolutely ridiculous. Also, playing games with our border security and immigration reform, like the Republicans just did is ridiculous and dangerous. They asked for certain things and then refused it, when it was offered. This is not being transparent or accountable. New rules need to be written for congressmen who consistently wreak havoc in our chambers of Congress. Certain representatives just thrive on causing trouble and really have no desire to get anything done for the American people. This type of accountability and transparency really needs to be stepped up, and in my opinion, random drug testing is very necessary in our US Congress today. It would explain so much.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
John Rose	Republican Party	$1,861,461	$1,710,030	$983,754	As of December 31, 2024
Lore Bergman	Democratic Party	$9,792	$9,792	$0	As of November 25, 2024
Clay Faircloth	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Cyril Focht	Democratic Party	$65,101	$65,101	$0	As of September 27, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Tennessee's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Tennessee in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Tennessee, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Tennessee	U.S. House	All candidates	25	N/A	4/4/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Tennessee.

Tennessee U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	9	9	0	31	18	4	2	33.3%	3	33.3%
2022	9	9	1	36	18	4	4	44.4%	3	37.5%
2020	9	9	2	45	18	6	2	44.4%	3	42.9%
2018	9	9	2	49	18	6	7	72.2%	5	71.4%
2016	9	9	2	48	18	4	6	55.6%	5	71.4%
2014	9	9	0	39	18	3	8	61.1%	8	88.9%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Tennessee in 2024. Information below was calculated on May 2, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Thirty-one candidates ran for Tennessee’s nine U.S. House districts, including 19 Democrats and 12 Republicans. That’s 3.4 candidates per district, less than in the previous three election cycles. There were 4.0 candidates per district in 2022, 5.0 candidates per district in 2020, and 5.4 in 2018.

The number of candidates who ran for the U.S. House in Tennessee in 2024 is also lower than any other year this decade.

No seats were open in 2024, meaning all incumbents ran for re-election. The last time all incumbents ran for re-election in Tennessee was in 2014.

Six candidates—five Democrats and one Republican—ran for the 8th Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a seat in Tennessee in 2024.

Six primaries—four Democratic and two Republican—were contested in 2024, the fewest this decade. There were eight contested primaries in 2022, eight in 2020, 13 in 2018, 10 in 2016, and 11 in 2014.

Three incumbents—one Democrat and two Republicans—were in contested primaries in 2024. That’s the same as the previous two election cycles.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all eight districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+17. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 17 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Tennessee's 6th the 63rd most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Tennessee's 6th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
34.5%	63.6%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
34.9	62.8	R+27.9

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Tennessee, 2020

Tennessee presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 15 Democratic wins
• 16 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R

See also: Party control of Tennessee state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Tennessee's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Tennessee
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	1	1
Republican	2	7	9
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	1	1
Total	2	9	11

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Tennessee's top three state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Tennessee, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Bill Lee
Secretary of State	Tre Hargett
Attorney General	Jonathan Skrmetti

State legislature

Tennessee State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	6
	Republican Party	27
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		33

Tennessee House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	24
	Republican Party	75
	Independent	0
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		99

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Tennessee Party Control: 1992-2024
Five years of Democratic trifectas  •  Fourteen years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Tennessee's 6th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

Incumbent John Rose defeated Randal Cooper in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Rose (R)	66.3	129,388
		Randal Cooper (D)	33.7	65,675

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 195,063
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

Randal Cooper defeated Clay Faircloth in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Randal Cooper	74.7	17,332
		Clay Faircloth	25.3	5,870

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,202
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lloyd Dunn (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

Incumbent John Rose advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Rose	100.0	57,162

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 57,162
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2020

See also: Tennessee's 6th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

Incumbent John Rose defeated Christopher Finley and Christopher Monday in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Rose (R)	73.7	257,572
		Christopher Finley (D)	24.0	83,852
		Christopher Monday (Independent)	2.3	8,154

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 349,578
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

Christopher Finley advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on August 6, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christopher Finley	100.0	21,375

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,375
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Steven Hubbard (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

Incumbent John Rose advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on August 6, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Rose	100.0	78,340

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 78,340
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2018

See also: Tennessee's 6th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

John Rose defeated Dawn Barlow, David Ross, and Lloyd Dunn in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Rose (R)	69.5	172,810
		Dawn Barlow (D)	28.3	70,370
		David Ross (Independent)	1.4	3,426
		Lloyd Dunn (Independent)	0.9	2,134

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 248,740
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

Dawn Barlow defeated Merrilee Wineinger, Christopher Finley, and Peter Heffernan in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dawn Barlow	54.5	16,881
		Merrilee Wineinger	22.1	6,827
		Christopher Finley	15.0	4,654
	Submit photo	Peter Heffernan	8.4	2,584

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,946
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Stephen Brandon (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6

John Rose defeated Robert Ewing Corlew, Judd Matheny, LaVern Vivio, and Christopher Monday in the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Rose	41.3	43,797
		Robert Ewing Corlew	31.2	33,091
		Judd Matheny	15.8	16,758
		LaVern Vivio	8.9	9,462
		Christopher Monday	2.9	3,026

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 106,134
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See also

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Footnotes

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Tennessee's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Marsha Blackburn (R)

Bill Hagerty (R)

Representatives

District 1

Diana Harshbarger (R)

District 2

Tim Burchett (R)

District 3

Charles Fleischmann (R)

District 4

Scott DesJarlais (R)

District 5

Andy Ogles (R)

District 6

John Rose (R)

District 7

Vacant

District 8

David Kustoff (R)

District 9

Steve Cohen (D)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (1)

Vacancies (1)

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