Who Is Running in Tennessee Congressional District 1st in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Diana Harshbarger
(Incumbent)Economy
HighDiana Harshbarger supports economic development by advocating for reduced taxes and regulations. She co-sponsored H.R. 1712, the Death Tax Repeal, aiming to protect family-owned businesses and farms from estate taxes to allow for expansion and investment. Additionally, she supported H.R. 859, the Protecting American Energy Jobs Act, to reverse climate executive orders and promote energy sector jobs. She also voted for the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act in 2026.
Immigration
HighDiana Harshbarger supports immigration enforcement and border security. She sponsored the DHS Contract Reporting Act, which was signed into law. She also co-sponsored H.R. 7462, the Early Mitigation Alert Program (EMAP) Act, to inform local officials before migrants are released into communities. She has expressed concerns about the dispersal of immigrants and sought detailed reporting from federal agencies on this matter.
Healthcare
HighDiana Harshbarger voted for the FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which included pharmacy benefit manager reforms to lower drug prices. She also supported the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, aiming to reduce premiums and expand choice. Harshbarger believes in personalized medicine and a modernized system where patients and providers have more control, opposing the "Unaffordable Care Act" for increasing costs. As co-leader of the Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, she champions policies to improve rural healthcare access and workforce.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Diana Harshbarger |
|---|---|
| Economy | Diana Harshbarger supports economic development by advocating for reduced taxes and regulations. She co-sponsored H.R. 1712, the Death Tax Repeal, aiming to protect family-owned businesses and farms from estate taxes to allow for expansion and investment. Additionally, she supported H.R. 859, the Protecting American Energy Jobs Act, to reverse climate executive orders and promote energy sector jobs. She also voted for the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act in 2026. High |
| Immigration | Diana Harshbarger supports immigration enforcement and border security. She sponsored the DHS Contract Reporting Act, which was signed into law. She also co-sponsored H.R. 7462, the Early Mitigation Alert Program (EMAP) Act, to inform local officials before migrants are released into communities. She has expressed concerns about the dispersal of immigrants and sought detailed reporting from federal agencies on this matter. High |
| Healthcare | Diana Harshbarger voted for the FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which included pharmacy benefit manager reforms to lower drug prices. She also supported the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, aiming to reduce premiums and expand choice. Harshbarger believes in personalized medicine and a modernized system where patients and providers have more control, opposing the "Unaffordable Care Act" for increasing costs. As co-leader of the Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, she champions policies to improve rural healthcare access and workforce. High |
| Climate & Energy | Diana Harshbarger voted in favor of the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R.4758) and the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act (H.R.4626) in February 2026. She also co-sponsored H.J.Res.136, H.J.Res.163, and H.J.Res.117, which seek to disapprove Environmental Protection Agency rules concerning multi-pollutant emissions, greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, and ambient air quality standards. The League of Conservation Voters gave her a 10% score. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Diana Harshbarger holds a pro-life stance, indicating her opposition to abortion rights, as reported by a 2020 Project Vote Smart survey. Additionally, her legislative actions reflect this position, with the League of Conservation Voters assigning her a 10% support rating on roll-call votes concerning the restoration of abortion access. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Diana Harshbarger voted in favor of the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 on February 11, 2026, which focuses on supporting veterans. She also voted in favor of the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to (PROTECT) Taiwan Act on February 9, 2026, indicating support for measures addressing geopolitical threats related to Taiwan. Low |
| Education | Diana Harshbarger strongly supports school choice and educational freedoms, believing families should choose educational pathways for student success and that decisions should be made at state and local levels. She opposes federal interference in K-12 schools and critical race theory (CRT), believing it can damage student development and threaten relationships. She co-sponsored H.Res. 397, which states CRT should not be taught in K-12 classrooms, and requested the U.S. Department of Education cease grant funding for its promotion. High |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Medium |
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