2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee was held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Tennessee, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a gubernatorial election and an election to the U.S. Senate.
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Elections in Tennessee |
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The primary election for House seats was held on August 7, 2014. Following the general elections, no seats changed hands, leaving the Tennessee delegation at a 7-2 Republican majority.
Overview
Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats Before | Seats After | +/– | |
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Republican | 848,796 | 61.91% | 7 | 7 | ![]() | |
Democratic | 448,421 | 32.70% | 2 | 2 | ![]() | |
Independents | 55,523 | 4.05% | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
Green | 13,902 | 1.01% | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
Constitution | 4,451 | 0.33% | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
Write-Ins | 18 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
Totals | 1,371,111 | 100.00% | 9 | 9 | 0 |
By district
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee by district:[2]
District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
District 1 | 115,533 | 82.84% | 0 | 0.00% | 23,937 | 17.16% | 139,470 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 2 | 120,883 | 72.49% | 37,612 | 22.56% | 8,256 | 1.00% | 166,751 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 3 | 97,344 | 62.36% | 53,983 | 34.58% | 4,770 | 3.06% | 156,097 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 4 | 84,815 | 58.32% | 51,357 | 35.32% | 9,246 | 6.36% | 145,418 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 5 | 55,078 | 35.70% | 96,148 | 62.32% | 3,050 | 1.98% | 154,276 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 6 | 115,231 | 71.09% | 37,232 | 22.97% | 9,634 | 5.94% | 162,097 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 7 | 110,534 | 70.00% | 42,280 | 26.77% | 5,093 | 3.23% | 157,907 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 8 | 122,255 | 70.83% | 42,433 | 24.59% | 7,907 | 4.58% | 172,595 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 9 | 27,173 | 23.31% | 87,376 | 74.97% | 2,001 | 1.72% | 116,550 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
Total | 848,846 | 61.91% | 448,421 | 32.70% | 73,894 | 5.39% | 1,371,161 | 100.0% |
District 1
Incumbent Republican Phil Roe, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Phil Roe, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Dan Hartley, nurse
- John Rader
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Phil Roe (incumbent) | 73,212 | 83.7 | |
Republican | Daniel J. Hartley | 7,582 | 8.7 | |
Republican | John Paul Rader | 6,663 | 7.6 | |
Total votes | 87,457 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
No Democrats filed.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Phil Roe (incumbent) | 115,533 | 82.8 | |
Independent | Robert D. Franklin | 9,906 | 7.1 | |
Green | Robert N. Smith | 9,869 | 7.1 | |
Independent | Michael D. Salyer | 4,148 | 3.0 | |
Independent | Scott Kudialis (write-in) | 14 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 139,470 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 2
Incumbent Republican Jimmy Duncan, who had represented the district since 1988, ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Jimmy Duncan, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Jason Zachary, businessman
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John J. Duncan, Jr. (incumbent) | 50,532 | 60.5 | |
Republican | Jason Zachary | 33,054 | 39.5 | |
Total votes | 83,586 | 100.0 |
Nominee
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Bob Scott | 12,715 | 100.0 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jimmy Duncan (incumbent) | 120,833 | 72.5 | |
Democratic | Bob Scott | 37,612 | 22.6 | |
Green | Norris Dryer | 4,033 | 2.4 | |
Independent | Casey Adam Gouge | 4,223 | 2.5 | |
Total votes | 166,701 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 3
Incumbent Republican Chuck Fleischmann, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Chuck Fleischmann, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent) | 46,556 | 50.8 | |
Republican | Weston Wamp | 45,082 | 49.2 | |
Republican | Harry Lane (write-in) | 2 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 91,640 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Mary Headrick, emergency room physician and nominee for this seat in 2012
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Mary M. Headrick | 23,646 | 100.0 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Chuck Fleischmann (incumbent) | 97,344 | 62.3 | |
Democratic | Mary Headrick | 53,983 | 34.6 | |
Independent | Cassandra Mitchell | 4,770 | 3.1 | |
Total votes | 156,097 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 4
Incumbent Republican Scott DesJarlais, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Campaign
DesJarlais was considered one of the most vulnerable Congressmen after revelations emerged in October 2012 that he had prescribed drugs to a patient with whom he was having an affair and had pressured his former wife and former mistress to have several abortions. He was re-elected in 2012 with a reduced majority.[6]
State Senator Jim Tracy challenged DesJarlais in the primary.[7] As of the end of June 2013, Tracy had raised nearly $750,000 (including over $300,000 in the second quarter of 2013) for his bid.[8] He raised an additional $150,000 in the fourth quarter and reported $840,000 cash-on-hand.[6] By contrast, at the end of September, DesJarlais reported $170,000 cash-on-hand.[6]
Despite his vulnerabilities, in the final days before the August 7 primary, DesJarlais seemed to have a chance at holding onto his seat, according to GOP operatives who think voters have forgiven his poor behavior.[9]
Nominee
- Scott DesJarlais, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- John Anderson, teacher
- Yomi Faparusi, physician, attorney and researcher
- Steve Lane, teacher[10]
- David Tate, systems engineer
- Jim Tracy, state senator and candidate for the 6th District in 2010
- Michael Warden, Army veteran
Withdrawn
- Joe Carr, state representative (running for U.S. Senate)[11][12]
Declined
- Kevin Brooks, state representative[13]
- Tim Gobble, former Bradley County Sheriff[14]
- Forrest Shoaf, former executive at Cracker Barrel
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Scott DesJarlais |
Jim Tracy |
Other | Undecided |
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Right Way Marketing (R-DesJarlais | June 5–6, 2014 | 1,337 | – | 45% | 20% | 5% | 30% |
Results
After all precincts reported, DesJarlais led Tracy by just 33 votes, which widened to 38 after provisional ballots were counted. Tracy contemplated a challenge to the election, however the Monday after the election he issued a statement conceding to DesJarlais saying "A contest would not be the right thing for the Republican party and the conservative cause in Tennessee"[15]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Scott DesJarlais (incumbent) | 34,793 | 44.9 | |
Republican | Jim Tracy | 34,755 | 44.8 | |
Republican | John Anderson | 4,592 | 5.9 | |
Republican | Steve Lane | 1,483 | 1.9 | |
Republican | David R. Tate | 938 | 1.2 | |
Republican | Michael S. Warden | 659 | 0.9 | |
Republican | Oluyomi "Fapas" Faparusi, Sr. | 284 | 0.4 | |
Total votes | 77,504 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Lenda Sherrell, accounting firm auditor
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Lenda Sherrell | 22,859 | 100.0 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Scott DesJarlais (incumbent) | 84,815 | 58.3 | |
Democratic | Lenda Sherrell | 51,357 | 35.3 | |
Independent | Robert Rankin Doggart | 9,246 | 6.4 | |
Total votes | 145,418 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 5
Incumbent Democrat Jim Cooper, who had represented the district since 2003 and the 4th District between 1983 and 1995, ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Jim Cooper, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jim Cooper (incumbent) | 40,831 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Bob Ries, business owner and candidate for this seat in 2012
Eliminated in primary
- Chris Carter, systems software designer
- Ronnie Holden
- John Smith, deputy sheriff and candidate for this seat in 2012
Removed from ballot
- David Russell
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bob Ries | 11,415 | 37.8 | |
Republican | Chris Carter | 9,004 | 29.8 | |
Republican | John "Big John" Smith | 5,330 | 17.7 | |
Republican | Ronnie Holden | 4,434 | 14.7 | |
Total votes | 30,183 | 100.0 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jim Cooper (incumbent) | 96,148 | 62.3 | |
Republican | Bob Ries | 55,078 | 35.7 | |
Independent | Paul Deakin | 3,050 | 2.0 | |
Total votes | 154,276 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold | ||||
District 6
Incumbent Republican Diane Black, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Diane Black, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Jerry Lowery, education administrator
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Diane Black (incumbent) | 67,907 | 76.7 | |
Republican | Jerry Lowery | 20,664 | 23.3 | |
Total votes | 88,571 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Amos Powers
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Amos Scott Powers | 22,347 | 100.0 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Diane Black (incumbent) | 115,231 | 71.1 | |
Democratic | Amos Scott Powers | 37,232 | 23.0 | |
Independent | Mike Winton | 9,634 | 5.9 | |
Total votes | 162,097 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 7
Incumbent Republican Marsha Blackburn, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Marsha Blackburn, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Jacob Brimm
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Marsha Blackburn (incumbent) | 64,984 | 84.2 | |
Republican | Jacob Brimm | 12,202 | 15.8 | |
Total votes | 77,186 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Daniel Cramer, former army warrant officer
Eliminated in primary
- Credo Amouzouvik, founder/CEO of the Homeffa Foundation, and candidate for this seat in 2012
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Daniel Cramer | 20,266 | 81.0 | |
Democratic | Credo Comlan Amouzouvik | 4,751 | 19.0 | |
Total votes | 25,017 | 100.0 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Marsha Blackburn (incumbent) | 110,534 | 70.0 | |
Democratic | Daniel Cramer | 42,280 | 26.8 | |
Independent | Leonard D. Ladner | 5,093 | 3.2 | |
Total votes | 157,907 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 8
Incumbent Republican Stephen Fincher, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Stephen Fincher, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Dana Matheny, corporate director of clinical standardization at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
- John Mills
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Stephen Lee Fincher | 68,472 | 79.0 | |
Republican | Dana Matheny | 11,823 | 13.7 | |
Republican | John Mills | 6,339 | 7.3 | |
Republican | Nicholas Pegues (write-in) | 1 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 86,635 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Wes Bradley, sheriff's deputy for Henry County
Eliminated in primary
- Rickey Hobson, manager at Delta Airlines
- Lawrence Pivnick
- Tom Reasons
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Wes Bradley | 9,400 | 34.7 | |
Democratic | Rickey Hobson | 9,014 | 33.3 | |
Democratic | Tom Reasons | 5,547 | 20.5 | |
Democratic | Lawrence A. Pivnick | 3,105 | 11.5 | |
Total votes | 27,066 | 100.0 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Stephen Fincher (incumbent) | 122,255 | 70.8 | |
Democratic | Wes Bradley | 42,433 | 24.6 | |
Constitution | Mark Rawles | 4,451 | 2.6 | |
Independent | James L. Hart | 3,452 | 2.0 | |
Independent | Dana Matheny (write-in) | 4 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 172,595 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 9
Incumbent Democrat Steve Cohen, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election.
Nominee
- Steve Cohen, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Isaac Richmond, founder of the Commission on Religion and Racism
- Ricky Wilkins, attorney
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Steve Cohen (incumbent) | 45,423 | 66.2 | |
Democratic | Ricky Wilkins | 22,336 | 32.5 | |
Democratic | Isaac Richmond | 876 | 1.3 | |
Total votes | 68,635 | 100.0 |
Nominee
- Charlotte Bergmann, business manager
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Charlotte Bergmann | 18,579 | 100.0 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Steve Cohen (incumbent) | 87,376 | 75.0 | |
Republican | Charlotte Bergmann | 27,173 | 23.3 | |
Independent | Floyd Wayne Alberson | 766 | 0.7 | |
Independent | Paul Cook | 752 | 0.6 | |
Independent | Herbert Bass | 483 | 0.4 | |
Total votes | 116,550 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold | ||||
References
- "Tennessee Voter Turnout in 2014". Tennessee Secretary of State. November 4, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- Haas, Karen L. (March 9, 2015). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- "August 7, 2014 Official Election Results". Tennessee Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
- "State General" (PDF). State of Tennessee. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- Alex Isenstadt (January 13, 2014). "Weston Wamp to challenge Chuck Fleischman again". Politico. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
- Emily Cahn (January 27, 2014). "DesJarlais Primary Challenger Flush With Cash for 2014". Roll Call. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
- Sher, Andy (January 3, 2013). "Tracy kicks off campaign to take on DesJarlais". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- Trygstad, Kyle (July 10, 2013). "DesJarlais Challenger Posts Big Fundraising Haul #TN04". Roll Call. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
- Cahn, Emily. "Scott DesJarlais' Re-Election Hopes Rise, Despite Abortion Scandal". www.rollcall.com. Roll Call. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
- "Murfreesboro TCAT Instructor Running Against Dejarlais". WGNS Radio. October 15, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- Sher, Andy (December 20, 2012). "State Rep. Joe Carr exploring run against Scott DesJarlais". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- "State Rep. Joe Carr announces Alexander challenge - News Politics - Boston.com". Archived from the original on August 23, 2013.
- Sher, Andy (November 27, 2012). "Kevin Brooks eyes 2014 GOP primary bid against Scott DesJarlais". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- Sher, Andy (November 17, 2012). "Three may challenge DesJarlais". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- Alexandra Jaffe (August 25, 2014). "DesJarlais triumphs in primary by 38 votes". thehill.com. The Hill. Retrieved May 4, 2023.