Leonard Perkins
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
TN-08 Democratic nominee?
$19.6K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
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$19.6KAUG 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCandidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTennessee
Notable personal detailsLeonard Perkins is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District. He has filed federal campaign paperwork with the Federal Election Commission for a House campaign in TN-08.
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanded government role in providing basic public services including healthcare and emphasizes veterans’ healthcare and benefits; prioritizes veterans’ access to on-site medical and support services and lists women’s reproductive autonomy among priorities. Positions favor broader access to healthcare through government programs rather than market-only solutions.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports women's reproductive autonomy and lists women's rights and reproductive autonomy among top campaign priorities, indicating support for abortion access while not specifying limits or bans. Public campaign materials emphasize protecting reproductive autonomy as part of the candidate's platform.
Latest News
Leonard Perkins is in the news as a candidate in a Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina. Donald Trump is actively pushing Republicans to back his endorsed candidate, and is reportedly considering a rally and other efforts to boost that campaign. The other recent items are mostly broader election coverage and do not add much direct new information about Perkins.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2024Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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