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Molder, Hatcher Face Off for Tennessee U.S. House Seat
The article covers the Tennessee U.S. House race in the reconfigured 5th District, featuring Democrat Chaz Molder and Republican Charlie Hatcher.
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:34 PM ET
Heidi Kuhn, a Democrat who serves as Shelby County Criminal Court clerk, is her party's nominee for Tennessee's 8th congressional district in 2026 against Republican incumbent David Kustoff.
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Finance reports: Tennessee Democrats boost funding for key races in final push to election day
The Tennessee Lookout article notes that Heidi Kuhn, a candidate for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District (TN-08), is mentioned among contributors in a finance report tied to Democrats' final push before Election Day.
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Tennessee candidate portraits from the Knox News voter's guide
The referenced Knox News voter's guide photo gallery highlights Tennessee political candidates, including incumbents and challengers for state House districts.
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Thank you to the Milan Lions Club for inviting me to speak with your members!
Heidi Kuhn is a candidate for Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District (TN-08). The page highlights an appearance and speaking engagement with the Milan Lions Club.
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College kids! Home for fall break? Make voting part of your plans!
Campaign message: Encourages early voting and positions for change in Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District.
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2026 race
Heidi Kuhn, the Shelby County Criminal Court clerk, is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 election for Tennessee's 8th congressional district, which covers rural West Tennessee, the eastern suburbs of Memphis, and the cities of Jackson, Paris and Dyersburg.
The seat is held by Republican David Kustoff, who was re-elected with 72.3% of the vote in 2024. Kuhn won the Democratic primary with 23,787 votes (52.0%), defeating Dewey Gordon Bryan, retired U.S. Air Force air traffic controller Leonard Perkins and Jordan D. Hinders.
In the general election on November 3, 2026, she faces Kustoff, who was unopposed for the Republican nomination.