WASHINGTON —
Background
Republican incumbent Diana Harshbarger is racing to hold onto her seat against Democratic challenger Kevin Jenkins. Harshbarger currently represents District 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives. That district mostly expands into upper East Tennessee, covering counties like Sullivan, Hawkins and Cocke counties.
Republican incumbent Tim Burchett is also facing Democratic challenger Jane George to represent District 2 in the House. That district covers Knox County as well as Blount County and part of Campbell County
Republican incumbent Chuck Fleischmann is also facing Democratic challenger Jack Allen for the District 3 seat. That district extends from Polk, Bradley and Monroe counties up to Anderson County and parts of Scott and Campbell counties.
In Cumberland, Fentress and Scott counties, Republican Incumbent John Rose will face off against his Independent challenger, Lore Bergman, in the race for District 6.