Scott DesJarlais

In the 2024 House race for TN-4, Scott DesJarlais (R) won with 70.0% of the vote, defeating Victoria Isabel Broderick (D) who received 26.8%. 2 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Scott DesJarlais's 43.2-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Scott DesJarlais benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for TN-4, Scott DesJarlais (R) won with 70.6% of the vote, defeating Wayne Steele (D) who received 25.7%. 5 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Scott DesJarlais's 44.8-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Scott DesJarlais benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Scott DesJarlais benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2020 House race for TN-4, Scott DesJarlais (R) defeated Christopher J. Hale (D) 66.7% to 33.3%. Scott DesJarlais received 223,802 votes compared to 111,908 for Christopher J. Hale, a dominant 33.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 House race for TN-04, Scott Desjarlais (R) won with 63.4% of the vote, defeating Mariah Phillips (D) who received 33.6%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Scott Desjarlais's 29.8-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Scott Desjarlais benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Scott Desjarlais won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).

In the 2016 House race for TN-04, Scott Desjarlais (R) defeated Steven Reynolds (D) 65.0% to 35.0%. Scott Desjarlais received 165,796 votes compared to 89,141 for Steven Reynolds, a dominant 30.1-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Scott Des Jarlais (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2012 House race for TN-04, Scott Desjarlais (R) defeated Eric Stewart (D) 55.8% to 44.2%. Scott Desjarlais received 128,568 votes compared to 102,022 for Eric Stewart, a comfortable 11.5-point margin indicating a moderately safe district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.