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Heidi Kuhn
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Tennessee’s 8th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Heidi Kuhn is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 8th District on November 3, 2026, against David Kustoff (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Heidi Kuhn’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Heidi Kuhn’s campaign has raised $112,309 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $6,589 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$107,845
- PACs and other committees$2,900
- Political party committees$1,499
- Other$65
From donors who gave over $200: $28,950 after refunds, in gifts through July 15, 2026; 95% from Tennessee, 5% from other states. Top states: Tennessee $27,450 (95%), Georgia $1,000 (3%), Florida $250 (1%), Nevada $250 (1%). 36 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6TN08367 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Heidi Kuhn’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Heidi Kuhn (Democratic); David Kustoff (Republican, incumbent); Adam Austill (Independent); Wendell Blankenship (Independent); Antonio Futch (Independent); Pamela Moses (Independent); Horace Taylor (Independent); Henry Ward III (Independent)
- Incumbent: David Kustoff (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Tennessee 8th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Tennessee race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Tennessee
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Tennessee
- Check your registration on Tennessee’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Tennessee
Ballots already cast in Tennessee: 815,354 (early in person and absentee, as of Oct 24; Tennessee Secretary of State): 46% of 2022 midterm turnout in Tennessee (1,756,397) · 17% of registered voters in Tennessee · up 52% from the same point in 2022 in Tennessee (536,792 by Oct 29, 2022, 10 days before that election)
About Heidi Kuhn
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Heidi Kuhn quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Public servant with more than two decades of government leadership experience. · kuhnforcongress.com (source for Public servant with more than two decades of government leadership experience.) (archived copy of the source for Public servant with more than two decades of government leadership experience.)
- Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk since 2018. · actionnews5.com (source for Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk since 2018.)
Endorsements
- Rep. Steve Cohen · actionnews5.com (source for the Rep. Steve Cohen endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at kuhnforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), kuhnforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), kuhnforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at kuhnforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), kuhnforcongress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Heidi will repeal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid that are stripping health coverage from seniors and working families across Tennessee” kuhnforcongress.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Heidi will sign onto the PRO Act (Protect the Right to Organize), which will strengthen collective bargaining and protect unions.” kuhnforcongress.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “I believe in enforcing our laws, but enforcement should never come at the expense of constitutional rights, human dignity, or basic accountability.” kuhnforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Heidi will expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and stand up to Wall Street Investors that are buying up housing and raising rent, making it harder for families to afford homes.” kuhnforcongress.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Heidi Kuhn has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Heidi Kuhn been backed by AIPAC?
No. Heidi Kuhn has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Heidi Kuhn had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.