Mike Cortese
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
TN-04 Democratic nominee?
$41.1K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
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$41.1KAUG 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationTennessee
BackgroundMetropolitan Council member (Nashville-Davidson County)
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Notable personal detailsMike Cortese is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has served as a member of the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro Council), representing District 4, since 2023. Cortese has described his background as a music-industry veteran and small-business owner and is a husband and father of two.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes a humane approach to immigration that balances public safety with protections for immigrant families and criticizes aggressive ICE enforcement tactics used in Tennessee. He rejects framing immigration policy as a binary between safety and cruelty and advocates policies informed by community trust and lived experience.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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