U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann believes he’s found his stride as a member of Congress and feels most of his congressional district agrees.
“I have a record, a record I’m proud of,” he said. “I want to continue to be a strong independent voice for the people of the 3rd District.”
The Republican, who is seeking his fourth term, is opposed by Democrat Melody Shekari and independents Topher Kersting, Cassandra Mitchell and Rick Tyler.
We believe Fleischmann works steadily and diligently on issues important to his East Tennessee district, as well as on constituent services – 90 percent of his job, he says. He deserves re-election.
The maintenance of the current Chickamauga lock, funding for construction of the new lock and the functions of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory continue to be his primary areas of federal concern, he said, but he also has found rewards in chairing the Nuclear Cleanup Caucus, in promoting workforce development and in being a member of a bipartisan opioid abuse group.