TN-01 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Marine Corps veteran
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTennessee
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BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps veteran
Notable personal detailsDavid Stephen Kerr, Jr. is a Marine Corps veteran and Democratic candidate running for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has campaigned as a lifelong Tennessean and a father of two. He has filed federal campaign committee paperwork with the FEC for his congressional run.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The campaign emphasizes supporting working families and rural economies, investing in infrastructure, and strengthening rural healthcare and community services, but does not articulate specific tax policy or clearly advocate for tax increases or cuts.
Healthcare
Supports affordable, accessible healthcare with emphasis on strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure and protecting access to essential and reproductive care; prioritizes ensuring veterans and working families can reach basic medical services without long travel. Does not endorse single-payer or Medicare for All on the cited materials.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform that creates an easier, dignified pathway to U.S. citizenship and opposes policies that lead to immigrant detention or family separations. Emphasizes protecting immigrants’ dignity and expanding lawful pathways while criticizing demonization of immigrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states that personal medical decisions should be made by individuals, their families, and their doctors rather than politicians, and supports protecting access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare.
News
David Kerr is in the news because GOP-led states are redrawing congressional maps after a Supreme Court ruling narrowed how Voting Rights Act claims are judged. The changes affect several majority-Black districts and are likely to lead to more legal fights before the 2028 election cycle. The reporting does not give more specific details about Kerr’s own role or response.
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