Joshua James
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
TN-04 Republican nominee?
$39.2K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
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$39.2KAUG 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCommissioner
PartyRepublican
LocationTennessee
BackgroundRutherford County commissioner
Notable personal detailsJoshua James is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District. He has served as a Rutherford County Commission member representing District 9. He previously ran for Tennessee House District 4 in the 2024 cycle and has filed federal campaign and candidate financial disclosure paperwork for the 2026 TN-04 race.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Joshua James, serving as a Rutherford County commissioner, has opposed local property tax increases and voted against school expansion funding that would raise the county property tax rate; he has framed county action to limit tax increases as protecting taxpayers. His public comments emphasize fiscal restraint and concern about tax hikes tied to county spending decisions.
Latest News
Joshua James is in the news because of the 2026 congressional primary race, where Ed Gallrein has emerged as the Trump-backed Republican nominee in Kentucky’s 4th District after defeating Rep. Thomas Massie. Recent coverage has focused on Gallrein’s win and the broader set of Republican primary contests tied to Trump’s influence. No separate major development involving Joshua James is clearly described in the provided summaries.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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