Scott DesJarlais
Coverage of Scott DesJarlais in the Nexus archive.
- Scott DesJarlais, Victoria Broderick Win Primaries, Will Face Off in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District
Scott DesJarlais won the GOP nomination in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District, while Victoria Broderick secured the Democratic primary. The 4th District now includes parts of Southeast Nashville and most of Rutherford County. DesJarlais is set to face off against Broderick in the general election.
- Tennessee redrew its congressional map. Here’s who’s on your primary ballot.
Tennessee lawmakers redrew congressional maps in May, altering primary districts and candidates for the August 6 election. The 4th District now includes part of Davidson County, affecting candidates like Scott DesJarlais, who faces three Republican challengers and Democratic contender Mike Cortese. The 5th District also saw candidate shifts due to redistricting.
- Outpouring of grief as longtime Tennessee lawmaker Jim Tracy dies
Jim Tracy, a Tennessee lawmaker who served from 2004 until his 2017 appointment to the USDA Rural Development program, died of cancer. Tributes highlighted his integrity, mentorship, and legislative work, including a bill banning smoking in public places. He also ran for Congress twice and worked as a high school basketball coach and insurance agent.