Scott DesJarlais
Scott DesJarlais
TN-04 Republican nominee?
$30.0K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTennessee
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes and tax reductions for middle-class households and small businesses, and endorses low taxes and reduced regulation to promote economic growth. Has supported making tax cuts permanent and frames economic growth as tied to lower taxes and fewer regulations.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and Medicare for All and supports market-based, patient-centered reforms such as purchasing insurance across state lines, short-term plans, and reducing federal involvement in healthcare. Describes Medicare for All as replacing existing Medicare and expanding federal entitlement spending, and advocates returning decision-making power to patients and doctors rather than increasing government bureaucracy. Has a congressional voting record and public statements consistent with seeking to roll back or replace major elements of the ACA.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strict enforcement-first immigration policies, including expanded border enforcement and tougher asylum/deportation measures, and has backed administration actions that rescinded DACA protections and endorsed zero-tolerance enforcement. Has supported legislation and measures to restrict sanctuary jurisdictions and increase immigration penalties.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate holds a pro-life position and supports legal restrictions on abortion, including backing late-term limits. He has been described as a consistent supporter of pro-life values and voted in favor of congressional measures to restrict abortion timing. Historical records and news coverage document both his public anti-abortion stance and controversies relating to his personal history on the issue.
Climate & Energy
Opposes Green New Deal-style proposals and supports expanding and protecting fossil fuel and traditional energy sources (pipelines, coal, nuclear, and gas exports). Has voted for measures that limit or block EPA climate-related regulations and emphasizes energy independence and market-driven policies.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports robust Second Amendment rights and opposes new gun-control measures; has sponsored legislation to relax firearms restrictions for military personnel on bases and has been endorsed by the NRA. Positions emphasize gun rights and support for law-enforcement approaches rather than expanded firearm regulations.
Fundraising
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