Michaela Barnett, a political organizer and small business owner, is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district in 2026, facing Republican incumbent Tim Burchett.
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2026 race
Michaela Barnett, a political organizer and small business owner, is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 election for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, which is located in eastern Tennessee and anchored by Knoxville.
The seat is held by Republican Tim Burchett, who was re-elected with 69.3% of the vote in 2024. Barnett won the Democratic primary with 100.0% of the vote, and Burchett took 100.0% in the Republican primary. In the general election on November 3, 2026, Barnett faces Burchett for the seat.