This page shows the candidates in the 2012 election for the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee.

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General Election

November 6, 2012

District 1

Phil Roe

• Party: Republican
• Bio: Physician
• First elected: 2008
• Past political experience: Johnson City Commissioner
• Websites: Campaign | Official
• Social media: Facebook | Facebook Page | Twitter | YouTube

Alan Woodruff

• Party: Democratic
• Bio: Attorney, Author
• Political experience: Libertarian and then Green Party candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in New Mexico’s 1st District in 2010
• Website: www.alanwoodruff.com

Bob Smith

• Party: Green
• Bio: Navy veteran; civilian contractor
• See also: KNS voter guide

Karen Sherry Brackett

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio: Writer
• KNS voter guide entry
• Johnson City Press profile
• Social media: Facebook (search “Karen Sherry Brackett”)

Michael D. Salyer

• Party: None (independent)
• See the KNS voter guide

District 2

Jimmy Duncan

• Party: Republican
• Bio: Attorney
• First elected: 1988
• Websites: Campaign | Official
• Social media: Facebook Page | YouTube

Troy Christopher Goodale

• Party: Democratic
• Bio: University professor
• Past political experience: Knox County Democratic Party official; Democratic nominee for this seat in 1992; ran for Knox County Commission in 1994
• Website: www.votegoodaleforushouse.com
• Social media:

Norris Dryer

• Party: Green
• Bio: Radio announcer; violinist
• Past political experience: 2003 candidate, Knoxville City Council

Greg Samples

• Party: Libertarian
• Website: www.gregsamples.org
• Social media: Twitter

Brandon Stewart

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio: See KNS voter guide
• Past political experience:
• Website:
• Social media: Twitter

District 3

Click on each of these candidates’ names for the Nooga.com voter guide entry
Chuck Fleischmann
Mary Headrick
Matthew Deniston

District 4

Scott DesJarlais

• Party: Republican
• Bio: Physician
• First elected: 2010
• Websites: Campaign | Official
• Social media: Facebook | Facebook Group | Twitter

Eric Stewart

• Party: Democratic
• Bio: Businessman
• Political experience: Franklin County Commissioner; State Senator, District 14
• Website: www.votestewart.com
• Social media: Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | YouTube

District 5

Brad Staats

• Party: Republican
• Bio:
• Past political experience:
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• Social media:

Jim Cooper

• Party: Democratic
• Bio: Attorney
• First elected: 2002
• Websites: Campaign | Official
• Social media: Facebook | Flickr | Twitter | YouTube

John Miglietta

• Party: Green
• Bio: Political Science professor
• Past political experience:
• Website: johnmiglietta.org
• Social media:

District 6

Diane Black

• Party: Republican
• Bio: Nurse
• First elected: 2010
• Past political experience: Tennessee State Senator
• Websites: Campaign | Official
• Social media: Facebook Page | Flickr | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube

Patrick John Riley

• Party: Green
• Bio: Singer/songwriter; Houseboat broker
• Website: patrileyforcongress.com

Scott Beasley

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio:
• Past political experience:
• Website: beasleyforcongress.com
• Social media: Facebook

District 7

Marsha Blackburn

• Party: Republican
• Bio: Marketing
• First elected: 2002
• Past political experience: Tennessee State Senator
• Websites: Campaign | Official
• Social media: Facebook Page | Twitter | YouTube

Credo Amouzouvik

• Party: Democratic
• Bio:
• Past political experience:
• Website:
• Social media: Facebook | Twitter

Howard Switzer

• Party: Green
• Bio: Architect
• Past political experience: 2006/2010 gubernatorial candidate
• Website: howardswitzer.com

William Akin

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio:
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Jack Arnold

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio: Veteran
• Website: jackarnoldfortennessee.org
• Social media: Facebook Page | Twitter

Lenny Ladner

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio: Truck Driver
• Website: www.ladner4congress.com
• Social media: Blog

District 8

Stephen Fincher

• Party: Republican
• Bio: Farmer
• First elected: 2010
• Websites: Campaign | Official
• Social media: Facebook Page | Twitter

Timothy D. Dixon

• Party: Democratic
• Bio:
• Past political experience:
• Website:
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James L. Hart

• Party: None (independent)
• Website: www.jameshartforcongress.com

Mark Rawles

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio: See Commercial Appeal voter guide

District 9

George S. Flinn Jr.

• Party: Republican
• Bio: Physician
• Past political experience: Shelby County Commission
• Website:
• Social media:

Steve Cohen

• Party: Democratic
• Bio: Attorney
• First elected: 2006
• Past political experience: Tennessee State Senator
• Websites: Campaign | Official
• Social media: Facebook Page | Twitter

Gregory M. Joiner

• Party: None (independent)
• Bio: See Commercial Appeal voter guide

Brian L. Saulsberry

• Party: None (independent)