U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais on Tuesday formally announced he is seeking re-election to a fifth term as Tennessee’s 4th District congressman.
DesJarlais, a Republican from South Pittsburg, Tenn., said in a news release he wants to continue strengthening the nation’s military from his seat on the House Armed Services Committee.
“This country has a military readiness crisis,” DesJarlais said in the release. “Threats are mounting. I’ve been working hard to address troop strength, training, equipment, and strategy, and want to continue that important work supporting brave Tennesseans, serving in harm’s way, and a local defense industry that employs tens of thousands of people across the Volunteer State.”
He said the 4th District in Middle Tennessee is part of an aerospace and defense technology corridor that includes Fort Campbell, Arnold Air Force Base, Redstone Arsenal, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and more.
“I’m proud of our new Commander-in-Chief, Donald Trump, and will push the agenda Republicans promised Tennessee voters,” he said.