2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee Turnout 36.97% [ 1] 24.89 pp Majority party Minority party Party Republican Democratic Last election 7 2 Seats won 7 2 Seat change Popular vote 848,796 448,421 Percentage 61.91% 32.70% Swing 1.36% 2.51%
Results by party winners Results by district margin Results by county Democratic hold Republican hold Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
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 .
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.
Party Votes Percentage Seats before Seats after +/– 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
Popular vote Republican
61.91% Democratic
32.70% Other
5.39%
House seats Republican
77.78% Democratic
22.22%
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee by district:[ 2]
2014 Tennessee's 1st congressional district election Roe: 70–80% 80–90%
Incumbent Republican Phil Roe , who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Dan Hartley, nurse John Rader No Democrats filed.
2014 Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election Duncan: 60–70% 70–80%
Incumbent Republican Jimmy Duncan , who had represented the district since 1988, ran for re-election.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Bob Scott, engineer, candidate for this seat in 1988 , 2004 & 2006 and nominee for this seat in 2008 2014 Tennessee's 3rd congressional district election Fleischmann: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Incumbent Republican Chuck Fleischmann , who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] 2014 Tennessee's 4th congressional district election DesJarlais: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Incumbent Republican Scott DesJarlais , who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
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 thought voters had forgiven his poor behavior.[ 9]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] 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 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."[ 16]
Primary results by county: 40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
Lenda Sherrell, accounting firm auditor 2014 Tennessee's 5th congressional district election Cooper: 60–70%Ball: 50–60% 60–70%
Incumbent Democrat Jim Cooper , who had represented the district since 2003 and the 4th District between 1983 and 1995, ran for re-election.
Bob Ries, business owner and candidate for this seat in 2012 Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Chris Carter, systems software designer Ronnie Holden John Smith, deputy sheriff and candidate for this seat in 2012 Removed from ballot [ edit ] 2014 Tennessee's 6th congressional district election County resultsBlack: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Incumbent Republican Diane Black , who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Jerry Lowery, education administrator 2014 Tennessee's 7th congressional district election County resultsBlackburn: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Incumbent Republican Marsha Blackburn , who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Daniel Cramer, former Army warrant officer Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Credo Amouzouvik, founder/CEO of the Homeffa Foundation, and candidate for this seat in 2012 2014 Tennessee's 8th congressional district election County resultsFincher: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Incumbent Republican Stephen Fincher , who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Dana Matheny, corporate director of clinical standardization at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare John Mills Wes Bradley, sheriff's deputy for Henry County Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Rickey Hobson, manager at Delta Airlines Lawrence Pivnick Tom Reasons 2014 Tennessee's 9th congressional district election County resultCohen: 70–80%
Incumbent Democrat Steve Cohen , who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election.
Steve Cohen, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Isaac Richmond, founder of the Commission on Religion and Racism Ricky Wilkins, attorney Charlotte Bergmann, business manager ^ "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 . ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "August 7, 2014 Official Election Results" . Tennessee Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2014 . ^ a b c d e f g h i "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 . ^ a b c 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 . ^ Right Way Marketing (R-DesJarlais ^ Alexandra Jaffe (August 25, 2014). "DesJarlais triumphs in primary by 38 votes" . thehill.com . The Hill. Retrieved May 4, 2023 .
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