Heidi Kuhn
Heidi Kuhn
TN-08 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 7, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCriminal Court Clerk (Shelby County, Tennessee)
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationTennessee
BackgroundCriminal Court Clerk (Shelby County, Tennessee)
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Notable personal detailsHeidi Kuhn is the elected Criminal Court Clerk for Shelby County, Tennessee (30th Judicial District), based in Memphis. She won election to the clerk position in 2018 and has focused on administrative oversight of the clerk’s office, including initiating audits and operational changes early in her tenure. In the 2026 cycle she also ran in the Democratic primary for Shelby County Mayor.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports investing public dollars in local services, workforce development, and schools while criticizing corporate tax breaks that she says allow corporations to avoid giving back to the community; advocates accountability and targeted public investment to lift up small businesses and workers.
Climate & Energy
Advocates for regenerative and climate‑resilient agriculture and promotes climate‑smart farming practices to improve soil health, food security, and community resilience. Emphasizes agricultural approaches to climate adaptation and carbon sequestration but does not present explicit positions on fossil‑fuel regulation or national emissions targets in the cited materials.
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