Scott DesJarlais

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Scott DesJarlais

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 21, 1964 (Age: 62)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Scott DesJarlais holds an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Psychology, followed by a Doctor of Medicine, both from the University of South Dakota. He relocated to East Tennessee in 1993 to practice medicine as a generalist. DesJarlais transitioned into a political career, joining the Republican Party and the Tea Party movement, subsequently challenging and defeating a Democratic incumbent in 2010. His professional background in medicine and subsequent political endeavors underscore his diverse skill set in both healthcare and public service.

Political Ideas

Scott DesJarlais's political identity is marked by a blend of staunch conservatism with surprising pragmatism in certain policy areas. His healthcare stance, advocating for national competition and savings accounts while opposing ObamaCare, juxtaposes traditional conservative skepticism of federal intervention with innovative market-based solutions. DesJarlais's energy policy, favoring an "all of the above" approach while opposing overregulation, similarly reveals a complex balance between environmental caution and economic pragmatism. This calculated approach to policy-making, especially in areas like healthcare and energy, suggests a strategic effort to reconcile ideological commitments with practical outcomes.

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2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Election History

Tennessee House of Representatives 4th District

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(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Thomas Davis , Victoria Broderick

2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee 4th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

219,133 votes (69.95%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Agriculture
Armed Services
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Tennessee's 4th congressional district election

122,401 votes (70.60%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 4th congressional district, 2020

223,802 votes (66.70%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 4th congressional district, 2018

147,323 votes (63.40%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 4th congressional district, 2016

165,796 votes (65.00%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 4th congressional district, 2014

84,815 votes (58.30%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 4th congressional district, 2012

128,568 votes (55.80%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Tennessee's 4th congressional district, 2010

57.07% of vote

Win