Who Is Running in Tennessee Congressional District 2nd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Tim Burchett
(Incumbent)Economy
HighTim Burchett supports policies that reduce regulations to increase housing supply and jobs. He has praised efforts to cut taxes for all Americans and slash harmful red tape for small businesses, stating these actions deliver for the American people. He also believes stock trading by members of Congress is unethical and harmful to hardworking Americans, advocating for legislation to ban such trading to restore public trust.
Immigration
HighTim Burchett supports policies ensuring only American citizens vote, backing the SAVE America Act and the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship and voter ID. He argues that counting noncitizens for electoral apportionment unfairly skews congressional districts and electoral votes. He advocates for enhanced border security, including completing a border wall, implementing the Remain in Mexico policy, and ending "catch-and-release" measures, citing concerns about citizen safety and taxpayer costs.
Healthcare
HighTim Burchett voted "Yea" on H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. He has expressed a desire for "Trumpcare" to serve as a replacement for Obamacare. Burchett also indicated that he would not support extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, stating that all bills should not be given to more liberal members of his party.
Democratic Candidate
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| Issue | Tim Burchett |
|---|---|
| Economy | Tim Burchett supports policies that reduce regulations to increase housing supply and jobs. He has praised efforts to cut taxes for all Americans and slash harmful red tape for small businesses, stating these actions deliver for the American people. He also believes stock trading by members of Congress is unethical and harmful to hardworking Americans, advocating for legislation to ban such trading to restore public trust. High |
| Immigration | Tim Burchett supports policies ensuring only American citizens vote, backing the SAVE America Act and the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship and voter ID. He argues that counting noncitizens for electoral apportionment unfairly skews congressional districts and electoral votes. He advocates for enhanced border security, including completing a border wall, implementing the Remain in Mexico policy, and ending "catch-and-release" measures, citing concerns about citizen safety and taxpayer costs. High |
| Healthcare | Tim Burchett voted "Yea" on H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. He has expressed a desire for "Trumpcare" to serve as a replacement for Obamacare. Burchett also indicated that he would not support extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, stating that all bills should not be given to more liberal members of his party. High |
| Climate & Energy | Tim Burchett voted in favor of the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act. He has a 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters in 2025 and a 4% lifetime score, indicating consistent opposition to environmental protections. He has supported measures limiting environmental review and public input for pipelines and reestablishing the pro-pollution National Coal Council. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Representative Tim Burchett believes that all life is precious and is committed to protecting the lives of unborn babies. He advocates against the use of American tax dollars to support abortions. His voting record aligns with anti-abortion positions, as reflected by a 10% score from the League of Conservation Voters on "restoring the right to abortion access." High |
| Foreign Policy | Representative Tim Burchett supports projecting strength on the world stage and holding adversaries accountable. He voted against H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, due to concerns that aid could fund Hamas, emphasizing accountability for foreign aid. He also sponsored the “No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act.” Burchett opposes Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and supports President Trump's approach to resolving conflicts in the region, believing that Iran is a "bad actor" that supplies armaments to groups like Hezbollah. High |
| Education | Tim Burchett advocates for the abolition of the Department of Education, believing the federal government is not equipped to make education decisions, and supports returning authority to state and local governments. He reintroduced the Building Lasting Opportunities for Community K-12 (BLOCK) Act (H.R. 847), which aims to repeal specified federal formula grants administered by the Department of Education. He also introduced the Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act to increase the tax deduction for teachers' out-of-pocket classroom expenses from $250 to $1,000. High |
| Gun Policy | Representative Tim Burchett strongly supports the Second Amendment, stating his commitment to protecting the constitutional right to keep and bear arms for law-abiding citizens. He stressed that tasers should not be regulated as handguns, advocating for their reclassification as less-than-lethal devices for law enforcement. Following school shootings, he indicated that legislative gun control would not fix the problem, instead calling for a "real revival" in the country. High |
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