Tennessee's 8th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Dyer County
- Fayette County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Lauderdale County
- Madison County
- McNairy County
- Obion County
- Shelby County
- Tipton County
- Weakley County
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Your representatives

David Kustoff
Republican
Representative since Jan 3, 2017
Raised $2,232,874 · Cash on hand $3,006,838 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jul 17, 2026
How David Kustoff voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| David KustoffWinner | R | 155,602 | 73.99% |
| Lynnette P. Williams | D | 51,102 | 24.30% |
| James Hart | IND | 2,541 | 1.21% |
| Ronnie Henley | IND | 1,070 | 0.51% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| David KustoffWinner | R | 227,216 | 68.47% |
| Erika Stotts Pearson | D | 97,890 | 29.50% |
| James Hart | IND | 3,763 | 1.13% |
| Jon Dillard | IND | 2,984 | 0.90% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 774,995 | 7,227,750 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 41.9 | 39.1 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $70,081 | $71,997 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 13.2% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.6% | 32.4% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 3.9% | 7.8% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 71.7% | 70.5% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 17.0% | 14.9% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 4.1% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 6.9% | 7.1% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗