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.

Current district lines U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line ↗

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David Kustoff

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

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How David Kustoff voted

DateMeasurePositionChamber result
9/16/26
House
Retire through Ownership Act
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
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
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
Ratepayer Protection Act
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
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
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
PROOF Act
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.

In 2026 this area votes in: TN-8, TN-5, TN-9

Past results

2022 general election

CandidatePartyVotesPercent
David KustoffWinnerR155,60273.99%
Lynnette P. WilliamsD51,10224.30%
James HartIND2,5411.21%
Ronnie HenleyIND1,0700.51%

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2020 general election

Held under different district lines
CandidatePartyVotesPercent
David KustoffWinnerR227,21668.47%
Erika Stotts PearsonD97,89029.50%
James HartIND3,7631.13%
Jon DillardIND2,9840.90%

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Demographics

MeasureThis districtTennesseeUnited States
Population774,9957,227,750340,110,990
Median age (years)41.939.139.2
Median household income$70,081$71,997$81,604
Below poverty level13.2%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 alone71.7%70.5%56.3%
Black or African American alone17.0%14.9%11.7%
Asian alone2.4%2.0%6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races5.0%4.8%5.8%
Foreign-born4.1%6.5%14.8%
Veterans (civilian adults 18+)6.9%7.1%5.9%

Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗