TN-04 Republican nominee?
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AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age62 years old (Feb 21, 1964)
GenderMale
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LocationTennessee
BackgroundPhysician
EducationUniversity of South Dakota (degrees in Chemistry and Psychology)
Notable personal detailsScott Eugene DesJarlais is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 4th congressional district since 2011, first elected in 2010. He earned degrees in chemistry and psychology and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Dakota. In the U.S. House, he has served on the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Agriculture and was named chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee in the 119th Congress.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports low taxes and reduced regulation as a path to economic growth and stronger fiscal discipline; favors policies to strengthen the economy and limit government spending.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and has supported Republican repeal and replacement legislation that reduces federal involvement in healthcare, expands state waivers, and emphasizes market-based reforms such as sales across state lines, tort reform, and health savings accounts. Has voted for the American Health Care Act and describes repeal of Obamacare and free‑market reforms as policy priorities.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and opposes amnesty/DACA expansion while backing policies aimed at reducing illegal border crossings and stopping drug smuggling at the southern border. Advocates for law-enforcement–focused measures rather than expanded legal pathways or broad regularization.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro‑life and has consistently opposed legal abortion and supported pro‑life policies. His public materials and media coverage describe him as opposing abortion rights and advocating restrictions on abortion access. Historical reporting documents he ran on and promoted a pro‑life platform during his congressional career.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding American fossil-fuel production and infrastructure while opposing funding for certain climate-related regulatory actions; favors reliable energy sources including coal and nuclear alongside permitting and export of natural gas. Emphasizes energy independence and market-driven production rather than aggressive emissions restrictions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment protections and opposes federal gun-control measures such as universal background-check legislation; holds an A rating from the NRA and says he will vote to protect gun rights. He frames proposed federal restrictions as government overreach and has voted against H.R.8 and H.R.1446.
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