Past elections by office
U.S. Representative, District 4
Who has held this seat
- Van Hilleary Rep. Jan 4, 1995 – Jan 3, 2003
- Lincoln Edward Davis Dem. Jan 7, 2003 – Jan 3, 2011
- Scott DesJarlais Rep. Current Jan 5, 2011 – present
Officeholders come from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress and the Clerk of the House.
Everyone who ran
Total Receipts on the campaign's selected reports. lead each election. Itemized contributions are the part listed gift by gift. Rows and bars use the same receipts. Winners, nominees and vote totals are the Secretary of State's certified results; an election with none on record marks nobody.
2026Current
Dem. — 5 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Cortese Lost primary 9,226 votes in the primary | $788,549 of which $420,635 itemized since Jul 1, 2025 | 544 | |
| Victoria Broderick Won the nomination · 12,432 votes | $94,217 of which $35,996 itemized since Jan 1, 2025 | 60 | |
| Timothy Lanier Lost primary 2,458 votes in the primary | $14,089 of which $6,820 itemized since Apr 1, 2026 | 30 | |
| Joyce Elaine Ed.D. Neal Lost primary 7,230 votes in the primary | $8,310 of which $500 itemized since Jul 1, 2025 | 1 | |
| Cliff Huffman Lost primary 1,480 votes in the primary | — | 0 |
Rep. — 5 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott DesJarlais Incumbent Won the nomination · 39,503 votes | $667,181 of which $664,235 itemized since Jan 1, 2025 | 226 | |
| Thomas Eugene Davis Lost primary 9,781 votes in the primary | $17,965 of which $4,623 itemized since Jan 1, 2025 | 9 | |
| Joshua James Lost primary 4,598 votes in the primary | $3,613 of which $2,700 itemized since Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | |
| Harold Eugene Jones Jr Lost primary 6,065 votes in the primary | — | 0 | |
| Robert Arnold Withdrawn | — | 0 |
Ind. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Kristopher Anders | $2,267 since Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | |
| Clay Faircloth | — | 0 |
Rep. — 4 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott DesJarlais Incumbent Won the seat · 219,133 votes | $305,905 of which $302,510 itemized since Jan 1, 2023 | 166 | |
| Thomas Eugene Davis Lost primary 7,988 votes in the primary | $9,737 of which $2,329 itemized since Jan 1, 2024 | 3 | |
| Joseph S Doctora | $6,351 since Jan 1, 2024 | 0 | |
| Joshua James Lost primary 3,535 votes in the primary | $5,080 of which $2,800 itemized since Jul 1, 2024 | 4 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Broderick Democratic nominee · 83,832 votes | $111,893 of which $38,235 itemized since Apr 1, 2024 | 65 |
Also in the general election, with no filings on this site: Keith Nolan (Independent), 5,601 votes; Earnest Ensley (Independent), 4,689 votes.
Rep. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott DesJarlais Incumbent Won the seat · 122,401 votes | $174,860 of which $171,228 itemized since Jan 1, 2021 | 67 | |
| Lawrence N. D. Meyer | $0 since Jan 1, 2021 | 0 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Steele | $11,085 of which $5,230 itemized since Jan 1, 2022 | 14 |
Ind. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Erich Hubbard | $0 since Jul 26, 2022 | 0 |
Also in the general election, with no filings on this site: Wayne Steele (Democratic), 44,648 votes; Mike Winton (Independent), 2,834 votes; Clyde Benson (Independent), 1,806 votes; David Leighton Jones (Independent), 708 votes; Tharon Chandler (Independent), 585 votes; Joseph "Krishnadas" Magyer (Independent), 455 votes.
Rep. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott DesJarlais Incumbent Won the seat · 223,802 votes | $332,279 of which $328,847 itemized since Jan 1, 2019 | 133 | |
| Lawrence N. D. Meyer | $21,652 of which $3,067 itemized since Apr 1, 2019 | 6 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Jolly Hale Democratic nominee · 111,908 votes | $315,756 of which $104,766 itemized since Jan 1, 2019 | 172 |
Dem. — 3 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariah Nicole Phillips Democratic nominee · 78,065 votes | $586,594 of which $398,327 itemized since Mar 20, 2017 | 569 | |
| Christopher Jolly Hale Lost primary 11,309 votes in the primary | $50,686 of which $14,376 itemized since May 11, 2018 | 23 | |
| Steven Doyle Reynolds Lost primary 5,788 votes in the primary | $46,421 of which $17,146 itemized since Jan 1, 2017 | 31 |
Rep. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott DesJarlais Incumbent Won the seat · 147,323 votes | $544,685 of which $529,754 itemized since Jan 1, 2017 | 213 | |
| David Jackson Maddux | $24,781 since Jul 1, 2017 | 0 |
Also in the general election, with no filings on this site: Michael Shupe (Independent), 7,056 votes; Russell Wayne Steele, 7 votes.
Rep. — 4 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Starrett Lost primary 20,138 votes in the primary | $1,707,147 of which $750,113 itemized since Apr 1, 2015 | 477 | |
| Scott DesJarlais Incumbent Won the seat · 165,796 votes | $607,723 of which $589,434 itemized since Jan 1, 2015 | 318 | |
| Yomi Faparusi Sr Lost primary 493 votes in the primary | $276,472 of which $15,387 itemized since Jan 1, 2015 | 25 | |
| Erran Felic Persley Lost primary 1,615 votes in the primary | $7,650 of which $250 itemized since Apr 1, 2016 | 1 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Doyle Reynolds Democratic nominee · 89,141 votes | $62,388 of which $37,383 itemized since Apr 1, 2016 | 38 |
Rep. — 4 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tracy Lost primary 34,755 votes in the primary | $1,567,372 of which $1,435,048 itemized since Jan 1, 2013 | 1,136 | |
| Scott DesJarlais Incumbent Won the seat · 84,815 votes | $658,971 of which $630,609 itemized since Jan 1, 2013 | 379 | |
| Yomi Faparusi Sr | $68,670 of which $35,284 itemized since Jul 1, 2013 | 64 | |
| Steven Patrick Lane Lost primary 1,483 votes in the primary | $34,136 of which $29,300 itemized since Jul 1, 2013 | 20 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenda Sherrell Democratic nominee · 51,357 votes | $1,051,658 of which $459,379 itemized since Apr 29, 2013 | 522 |
Also in the general election, with no filings on this site: Robert Rankin Doggart (Independent), 9,246 votes.
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott DesJarlais Incumbent Won the seat · 128,568 votes | $1,260,459 of which $1,195,446 itemized since Jan 1, 2011 | 649 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Eric Stewart Democratic nominee · 102,022 votes | $710,407 of which $592,524 itemized since Nov 18, 2011 | 593 |
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Edward Davis Incumbent Democratic nominee · 70,254 votes | $1,488,038 of which $1,427,024 itemized since Jan 1, 2009 | 951 |
Rep. — 4 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott DesJarlais Won the seat · 103,969 votes | $973,111 of which $849,653 itemized since Jul 1, 2009 | 666 | |
| Jack Bailey Lost primary 20,420 votes in the primary | $331,675 of which $246,675 itemized since Oct 1, 2009 | 166 | |
| Kent Cameron Greenough Lost primary 11,413 votes in the primary | $48,488 of which $17,895 itemized since Jan 1, 2010 | 81 | |
| Ronald Lee Harwell Lost primary 9,237 votes in the primary | $7,894 of which $4,950 itemized since Apr 1, 2010 | 8 |
Also in the general election, with no filings on this site: Paul H. Curtis (Independent), 3,178 votes; Gerald York (Independent), 2,159 votes; James Gray (Independent), 1,714 votes; Richard S. Johnson (Independent), 917 votes.
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Edward Davis Incumbent Won the seat · 146,776 votes | $1,062,423 of which $1,012,425 itemized since Jan 1, 2007 | 607 |
Rep. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty Joe Lankford Republican nominee · 94,447 votes | $532,174 of which $341,429 itemized since Jan 5, 2008 | 273 | |
| Kent Cameron Greenough Lost primary 3,749 votes in the primary | $5,570 of which $3,400 itemized since Mar 1, 2008 | 3 |
Also in the general election, with no filings on this site: James Anthony Gray (Independent), 4,869 votes; Kevin Ragsdale (Independent), 3,713 votes.
Dem. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Edward Davis Incumbent Won the seat · 123,666 votes | $752,344 of which $694,016 itemized since Jan 1, 2005 | 442 |
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Pedigo Lost primary 11,326 votes in the primary | $53,093 of which $16,790 itemized since Jul 1, 2005 | 33 |
Also in the general election, with no filings on this site: Kenneth Martin (Republican), 62,449 votes.
Dem. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Edward Davis Incumbent Won the seat · 138,459 votes | $1,149,376 of which $1,044,182 itemized since Jan 1, 2003 | 731 | |
| David H Dunaway | $0 since Jan 1, 2003 | 0 |
Rep. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janice H Bowling Republican nominee · 109,993 votes | $306,370 of which $221,987 itemized since Jan 1, 2003 | 268 | |
| Richard Hill | $79,762 of which $63,200 itemized since Nov 26, 2003 | 63 |
Also in the general election, with no filings on this site: Ken Martin (Independent), 4,194 votes.
Dem. — 3 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Folk Marcum Lost primary 36,779 votes in the primary | $1,854,539 of which $112,001 itemized since Jan 1, 2002 | 184 | |
| Lincoln Edward Davis Won the seat · 95,989 votes | $1,282,136 of which $947,293 itemized since Jan 1, 2001 | 677 | |
| Joe Fowlkes | $64,450 of which $47,900 itemized since Jul 1, 2001 | 96 |
Rep. — 4 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janice H Bowling Republican nominee · 85,680 votes | $575,127 of which $476,652 itemized since Jul 1, 2001 | 568 | |
| Mike Greene Lost primary 13,563 votes in the primary | $208,582 of which $132,870 itemized since Jan 1, 2002 | 199 | |
| John Bumpus Lost primary 7,245 votes in the primary | $61,831 of which $600 itemized since Mar 6, 2001 | 2 | |
| Walter Michael Coffield Lost primary 4,991 votes in the primary | $25,990 of which $14,250 itemized since Apr 1, 2002 | 24 |
Also in the general election, with no filings on this site: William Tharon Chandler (Independent), 1,073 votes; John Ray (Independent), 605 votes; Bert Mason (Independent), 504 votes; Ed Wellmann (Independent), 399 votes.
Rep. — 1 candidate
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Hilleary Incumbent Won the primary · 21,192 votes | $1,416,061 of which $1,112,407 itemized since Jan 1, 1999 | 1,482 |
Dem. — 2 candidates
| Candidate | Receipts | Donors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H Dunaway Won the primary · 14,563 votes | $987,002 of which $249,531 itemized since Jan 1, 1999 Itemized detail held for review | 383 | |
| Jack Harding Jennings Lost primary 8,203 votes in the primary | $7,495 of which $2,000 itemized since Apr 1, 2000 | 8 |
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