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Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District (TN-2)

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Tim Burchett, a Republican, has represented the district since 2019.

The district includes all of Blount, Knox, Claiborne, Grainger, Loudon, and Union counties and parts of Campbell and Jefferson counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 792,639, a median household income of $72,572, and a median age of 40.1. Of residents 25 and older, 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Tim Burchett, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd District
Tim Burchett

U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd District · Republican

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2026 redistricting

Tennessee uses a new congressional map in 2026: HB 7003 (Public Chapter 3), enacted May 7, 2026.

The 2026 election for TN-2 uses the new map's TN-2; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Burchett has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TN-2 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TN-2 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Tim Burchett (incumbent)Republican$2,428,734$967,447Jul 17
Michaela BarnettDemocratic$397,584$56,230Jul 17

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
792,639
Median household income
$72,572
Median age
40.1
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Tennessee senators

Neighboring districts

  • KY-5 · Hal Rogers (R)
  • NC-11 · Chuck Edwards (R)
  • TN-1 · Diana Harshbarger (R)
  • TN-3 · Chuck Fleischmann (R)
  • TN-6 · John Rose (R)
  • VA-9 · Morgan Griffith (R)

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