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Tennessee · U.S. House — District 2 · 2026
Michaela Barnett
Democratic Challenger Official filing data
Record last updated:
Filing facts
- Name as filed
- BARNETT, MICHAELA
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 2, Tennessee
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Democratic
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: www.michaelafortennessee.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H6TN02170
- Principal committee
- C00920520
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $717,842 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $702,228 |
| Total disbursements | $587,591 |
| Cash on hand | $130,251 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Workers | Calls for legislation that supports workers, families and innovation, “not just the already-wealthy.” | Campaign website — michaelafortennessee.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Health care | States quality health care should be affordable and accessible to everyone who needs it. | Campaign website — michaelafortennessee.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Federal funding | Says they will fight to bring federal tax dollars home and invest in the region. | Campaign website — michaelafortennessee.com/issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Infrastructure | Lists investing in Tennessee’s infrastructure and workforce among their priorities. | Campaign website — michaelafortennessee.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
Attributed to the candidate; not verified or evaluated by SaveYourState. Candidates can request a correction by pointing to their own published materials.
Legislative record
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Sources
- Federal Election Commission — candidate master file (cn26)
- FEC candidate page
- Campaign website — michaelafortennessee.com/issues — retrieved October 22, 2026
- Campaign website — michaelafortennessee.com — retrieved October 22, 2026
- Website: Campaign site cited in the candidate's stated positions (loads; names the candidate)