NASHVILLE – Incumbent Tennessee Republican U.S. Reps. Chuck Fleischmann of Ooltewah and Scott DesJarlais of Sherwood turned back Democratic challengers to win their re-election bids in Tuesday’s general election.
The Associated Press called the 3rd Congressional District contest for Fleischmann, an attorney, in his contest with Democrat Meg Gorman of Chattanooga as well as for DesJarlais, a physician, in his 4th Congressional District contest with Democrat Christopher Hale of Murfreesboro.
Fleischmann, 58, was seeking his sixth term in the 3rd Congressional District. The district includes all of Hamilton County, a portion of Bradley County and all or parts of nine other counties stretching north to the Kentucky border.
“I am humbled to continue to serve the great people of Tennessee’s Third Congressional District,” Fleischmann said in a statement.
The congressman, who serves on the House Appropriations Committee, touted his support for President Donald Trump as well as his work on the Appropriations Committee, where he says he has looked after Tennessee’s interests in areas ranging from funding for Oak Ridge National Laboratory to the Chickamauga Lock replacement project. He also cited “protecting our conservative values,” his opposition to abortion and commitment to “keeping our communities safe” as well as support of gun rights.