Wendell Wells

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Wendell Wells

Independent

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Webb School of Knoxville

Personal

Birthplace

Winston-Salem, N.C.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Media consultant

Contact

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Wendell Wells (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Wells completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2024

See also: Tennessee's 9th Congressional District election, 2024

Tennessee's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 1 Democratic primary)

Tennessee's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 1 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 9

Incumbent Steve Cohen defeated Charlotte Bergmann, Wendell Wells, and Dennis Clark in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 9 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Cohen (D)	71.3	159,522
		Charlotte Bergmann (R)	25.7	57,411
		Wendell Wells (Independent)	1.7	3,708
		Dennis Clark (Independent)	1.4	3,062

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 223,703
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Henry Reaves (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9

Incumbent Steve Cohen defeated Corey Strong, M. LaTroy Williams, and Kasandra Smith in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Cohen	73.7	30,042
		Corey Strong	17.8	7,258
		M. LaTroy Williams	4.7	1,936
		Kasandra Smith	3.7	1,522

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 40,758
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9

Charlotte Bergmann advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 9 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charlotte Bergmann	100.0	10,148

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,148
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Antwane Bohanon (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Wells in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Wendell Wells completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wells' 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.

Independent Candidate running for US Congress, TN 9th District House of Representatives Media Production and Advertising Business over 40 Years

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?

• Promoting "The Confidence Amendment" to The US Constitution
• Limits House of Representatives and Senate to 6 year terms each so they ca't get the 7 year itch.
• Limits Congressmen to No Campaign Funds, No Campaign Salaries, No Family Salaries, No Campaign Inheretence, Must Freeze all investments in a Blind Trust and No new debts while in office... Plus Truth in Campaign rules and disclosure for all Candidates, Media and Supporters with all subject to the offense of Minor Treason.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The US Constitution

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus Christ

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

The US Constitution

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

Honesty

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

Independence

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

Representing Voters

What legacy would you like to leave?

The Confidence Amendemnt

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

President JF Kennedy Funeral, age 2

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

Garbageman, Fireman, Shoe Stores, Used Car Sales, Marketing family businesses.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Gospels, Love God and Do unto Others

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Wendell Wells

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

A Song I've written

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

Independence

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

Closest Representation of The Voters

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?

Bankruptcy

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

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Three 2 year terms maximum for all Representatives and One 6 year term maximum for all Senators so they can't get the 7 year itch.

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

Davey Crockett

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?

Voters are outraged that we have allowed Congress to create it's own Ruling Class.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I See said the Blind Man.

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

Only with in limits of The US Constitution

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 would first raise a bill for instituting The Confidence Amendment into The US Constitution.

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

To make public all donors to Congressmen's Campaign Funds, all Congressmen's financial and investment records and all Congressmen's loans and repayment records.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

voters

What committees interest you?

Ways and Means

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Most Important

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Campaign finance summary

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Wendell Wells campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Tennessee District 9	Lost general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
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
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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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)