Heidi Kuhn
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
TN-08 Democratic nominee?
$19.6K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
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Heidi Kuhn is trading at 100% to win the TN-08 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleShelby County Criminal Court Clerk
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTennessee
BackgroundShelby County Criminal Court Clerk
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Notable personal detailsHeidi Kuhn is the elected Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk in Tennessee and a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee's 8th Congressional District. She has worked in Shelby County government since 2000 and has held roles including health programs manager and various leadership positions connected to community services and criminal-justice administration. Her campaign highlights experience in government management and public service.
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Political 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.
Latest News
Heidi Kuhn is in the news as a candidate in a South Carolina GOP Senate runoff that Donald Trump is actively trying to influence. Reports say Trump is pushing Republicans to back his endorsed candidate and is considering more direct campaign help, including a rally and possibly a dual endorsement. The other recent items are broader election and redistricting coverage and do not add much specific new information about Kuhn.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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