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Scott DesJarlais

Tennessee Republican congressman since 2011 who trails Democrat Victoria Broderick in an uncalled 2026 race.

DesJarlais's Tennessee 4th District race was among 19 House seats Decision Desk HQ had not called by 10 November; state results showed Democrat Victoria Broderick ahead by fewer than 300 votes, and WSMV reported her as the projected winner.

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Key Question

Has Tennessee's redrawn map cost Scott DesJarlais his seat?

Timeline for Scott DesJarlais

#24 10 Nov

Mentioned in: Decision Desk HQ puts Democrats on 255

US Midterms 2026

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Background

Scott DesJarlais's Tennessee 4th District seat was among 19 House races Decision Desk HQ had not called on 10 November. The Tennessee Secretary of State's results showed Democrat Victoria Broderick ahead by fewer than 300 votes, and WSMV reported her as the projected winner. His campaign had not commented on the result.

DesJarlais, a physician and Republican, has represented the district since 2011 and was seeking a ninth term in 2026. Tennessee Republicans redrew it for 2026, adding part of Nashville. In 2024 DesJarlais took 70.0% and Broderick 26.8%.

A Democratic gain here would come in a district Donald Trump carried by 24 points in 2024, and would add to a House majority Decision Desk HQ already put at 255 seats.

Key Issues

Tennessee 4th

DesJarlais trails in a redrawn seat

Decision Desk HQ listed the seat among 19 uncalled House races on 10 November. The Tennessee Secretary of State's results showed Broderick ahead by fewer than 300 votes, and WSMV reported her as the projected winner. DesJarlais's campaign had not commented.

The margin marks a sharp turn from two years earlier, when DesJarlais won 70.0% of the vote and Broderick 26.8%, in a district Donald Trump carried by 24 points. Tennessee Republicans redrew the 4th for 2026, adding part of Nashville, and DesJarlais was seeking a ninth term.

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Reference

How long has Scott DesJarlais been in Congress?

Since January 2011. He represents Tennessee's 4th congressional district and sought a ninth term in 2026.Source: US House of Representatives

Who ran against Scott DesJarlais in 2026?

Democrat Victoria Broderick, who also ran against him in 2024 and lost by 70.0% to 26.8%.Source: Ballotpedia

Did Scott DesJarlais lose his seat in 2026?

The race was uncalled by Decision Desk HQ on 10 November 2026. Tennessee Secretary of State results showed Democrat Victoria Broderick ahead by fewer than 300 votes.Source: 270toWin; WSMV

Source Material

Two U.S. House seats flipped in the Tennessee midterms Scott DesJarlais