Murfreesboro elections · Candidate listing
Scott DesJarlais
Rep · Incumbent
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Background
DesJarlais is the Republican incumbent representing Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District and is seeking reelection in 2026.
Sources: Bankrolled — Tennessee 4th District 2026, Nashville Banner — Scott DesJarlais: Republican Candidate for Congress, District 4
What the candidate has said
Statements are attributed to the linked sources.
Debt and regulation
DesJarlais supports reducing the national debt and cutting federal regulations he says raise costs for farmers and small businesses.
Tennessee 2026 Ballot Guide — U.S. House, District 4 candidatesAbortion
In his 2026 candidate questionnaire, DesJarlais said human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
iVoterGuide — Scott DesJarlais, Tennessee General, November 3, 2026Healthcare
He opposes the Affordable Care Act and a single government-run Medicare for All system, and favors buying insurance across state lines and short-term plans.
Tennessee 2026 Ballot Guide — U.S. House, District 4 candidates