Kristi Burke
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
TN-01 Democratic nominee?
$4.9K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Kristi Burke is trading at 100% to win the TN-01 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMuralist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationTennessee
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BackgroundMuralist
Notable personal detailsKristi Burke is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has described her background as a working-class community member and muralist, and says she has also worked in the beauty industry and built a YouTube platform. Her campaign committee is registered with the FEC under the principal committee name “KRISTI FOR CONGRESS.”
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports a fairer tax system that would require billionaires and corporations to pay more and funds expanded public programs such as healthcare and education. Prioritizes taxing the wealthy and large corporations rather than across-the-board tax cuts.
Healthcare
The candidate states that healthcare is a right and emphasizes expanding access to healthcare for Tennesseans. Her campaign materials frame healthcare as a core priority and part of a platform for equity and worker empowerment.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a humane immigration policy that balances security and human rights, opposes mass deportations and family separation, and calls for lawful, fair, and compassionate systems.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports reproductive freedom and says personal medical decisions should be made by individuals rather than the government. The campaign platform states that access to abortion, birth control, and reproductive healthcare must be protected.
Latest News
The recent coverage is mostly about redistricting-driven primary elections and runoff contests tied to the 2026 midterms. Alabama’s special House primaries are being held under new district maps, while other reports note Republican efforts to protect House seats through redrawn boundaries. One separate update says South Carolina’s special Republican Senate primary advanced to a runoff, but the summaries do not clearly show a direct role for Kristi Burke.
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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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