Thomas Davis (Tennessee)

Thomas Davis

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Tennessee District 4

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1989 - 2014

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Military Veteran

Contact

Campaign website

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Thomas Davis (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 4th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Thomas Davis served in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 2014. He attended Central Texas College. He has been affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the NRA.

Elections

2026

See also: Tennessee's 4th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 4

Incumbent Scott DesJarlais, Victoria Broderick, and Thomas Davis are running in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Scott DesJarlais (R)
		Victoria Broderick (D)
		Thomas Davis (R)

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2024

See also: Tennessee's 4th Congressional District election, 2024

Tennessee's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 1 Republican primary)

Tennessee's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 1 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 4

Incumbent Scott DesJarlais defeated Victoria Broderick, Keith Nolan, and Earnest Ensley in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott DesJarlais (R)	70.0	219,133
		Victoria Broderick (D)	26.8	83,832
		Keith Nolan (Independent)	1.8	5,601
		Earnest Ensley (Independent)	1.5	4,689

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 313,255
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kathleen Cosgrove (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 4

Victoria Broderick advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Victoria Broderick	100.0	11,708

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,708
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 4

Incumbent Scott DesJarlais defeated Thomas Davis and Joshua James in the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Scott DesJarlais	72.5	30,425
		Thomas Davis	19.0	7,988
		Joshua James	8.4	3,535

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,948
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Joe Doctora (R)
• Rickey Minton (R)
• Olson Parker (R)

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

Thomas Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I served in the Army from July of 1989 until April of 2014. My job in the Army was 88M, Motor Transport Operator, which is just a cool way of saying truck driver. I held a variety of duty positions including; Wheeled Vehicle Operator, Training NCO, Squad Leader, Drill Sergeant, and Platoon Sergeant. I deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Joint Forge, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

After leaving the Army I moved to Arizona and served as a Peace Officer for a short period.

In 2017 I moved to Tennessee to be closer to family.

I currently live in Morrison with my wife Cindy and our youngest child Nicholas.

Since moving to Tennessee, I have been an active member of VFW Post 5064, serving as a member of the Honor Guard and as Quartermaster, I am also a member of American Legion Post 173. I currently serve on the Safety Ministry at First Baptist Church in McMinnville.

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?

• Problem One: Unsecure Borders:

  Solution:

  New Representatives who are dedicated to securing our borders. New Representatives who will stand in the breach unafraid of political fallout.

  Legislation that is clear, concise, and detailed enough to leave little room for questions about enforcement by the executive branch.
• Problem two: Lack of Fiscal Responsibility: We currently have Representatives spending our tax dollars like a bunch of drunken Paratroopers at the strip club. This is reckless, unsustainable, and must end immediately, if not sooner Solution: New representatives who will say no to deficit spending regardless of any pressure or political fallout Cut all foreign aid until our borders are secure. Streamline all federal agencies by cutting administrative bureaucrats. Clear and concise legislation containing one issue per bill.
• Problem Three: Infringements on 2nd Amendment, and other, Rights: “Shall not be infringed” is very clear. Solution: Representatives who stand on principle and refuse to negotiate individual rights away for the illusion of safety. Repeal the 1934 NFA and the 1968 Gun Control Act. Relook and clarify all legislation to prevent agencies from interpreting it on their own. The ATF and the pistol brace are one example.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Stopping the tyranny being inflicted on American Citizens by the Federal Government.

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

View my YouTube Channel, @redfourreviews.

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

Integrity and Moral Courage.

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

I have been placed into an sought out difficult and demanding jobs/position which have prepared me to represent the citizens of the 4th District.

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

To defend the Constitution, take the concerns of the Citizens to DC, and to vote with the personal values that are aligned with district values.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To be associated with the congress that shrank the size of the federal government and ended deficit spending.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. I was 14 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

U.S. Army Soldier. I served from July of 1989 until April of 2014.

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

Accepting the mission.

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

The power of the purse and the Representatives are more directly responsible to the citizens that they represent.

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

No.

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

Securing the borders. Reeling in the reckless spending and governmental overreach being perpetrated on the American people.

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

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I think it's time to have a Convention of States and discuss the issue. I believe anyone elected at the federal level should self regulate to serving no more than 12 years.

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

Not yet.

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?

The common story I hear in the district is that it is time for change.

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

In some instances compromise is necessary unless that compromise is my integrity or my moral courage.

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?

I will only vote yes on legislation that is within the scope of the Constitution and within the budget.

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

Right now they should be investigating the policies that they have supported which have resulted in a $34 Trillion national debt. Then, they should pursue legislation to correct it.

What committees interest you?

Appropriations, Armed Services, Budget.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Full transparency for how and where our tax dollars are being spent and absolute accountability of the government.

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Campaign website

Davis’s campaign website stated the following:

“	The Issues We Face Today Responsible Budgeting and Fiscal Management Congress spends OUR taxpayer dollars like a bunch of drunken Paratroops at a strip club. Which is irresponsible and unsustainable and has resulted in more than doubling the national debt since 2012. This must end immediately if not sooner. Thomas will work relentlessly to stop the runaway spending. Live within our means: Deficit spending must stop. Prioritize essential spending: Resources will be allocated in accordance with the function of the Federal Government as set out in the Constitution. Tax reform and simplification: The entire tax code should be changed to no more than 10 pages. Transparency and accountability: Promote transparency in government spending and hold officials accountable for responsible financial management. Restoring the Second Amendment: The Second Amendment guarantees the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Supports legislation to: Repeal unconstitutional gun control laws: Rally support within the House of Representatives to repeal the National Firearms Act. Protect the rights of gun owners: Defend the rights of law-abiding gun owners from overzealous regulation and prosecution. Securing the Southern Border: The flow of illegal immigration across our southern border is a national security and economic crisis. Supports legislation to: Hold the Executive Branch accountable to its task of enforcing the law: Unyielding efforts to use the power of the purse to force compliance.	”
—Thomas Davis’s campaign website (2024)

Campaign finance summary

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Thomas Davis campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Tennessee District 4	Candidacy Declared general	$14,786	$5,200
2024*	U.S. House Tennessee District 4	Lost primary	$9,737	$7,898
Grand total			$24,523	$13,098
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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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)