TN-05 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 7, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleWriter
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTennessee
BackgroundWriter
Notable personal detailsRachel Hurley is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She is a Tennessee-based writer and political commentator who publishes under the “Rachelandthecity” brand and is running on a platform focused on structural political reform and anti-corruption measures. Her prior professional experience includes work in media and music-related organizations and owning small businesses.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports actions to stabilize rural hospitals, fund maternal health with racial outcome accountability, and push the state to expand Medicaid using federal leverage. Emphasizes federal appropriations and advocacy to increase access and reduce maternal mortality in Tennessee.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports shifting resources toward community investment and addressing public-safety problems through neighborhood investment rather than expanded policing, indicating a preference for police reform over increased policing. No explicit detailed proposals on firearm-specific policies (e.g., background checks, assault-weapons ban) were found on campaign materials reviewed.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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