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Kristi Burke
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Tennessee’s 1st District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Kristi Burke is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 1st District on November 3, 2026, against Diana Harshbarger (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Kristi Burke’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
Kristi Burke’s campaign has raised $222,585 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $27,318 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$222,216
- PACs and other committees$250
- Other$108
- The candidate’s own money and loans$10
From donors who gave over $200: $30,412 after refunds, in gifts through July 17, 2026; 78% from Tennessee, 22% from other states. Top states: Tennessee $23,742 (78%), Florida $1,850 (6%), Ohio $1,000 (3%), Pennsylvania $1,000 (3%), Washington $650 (2%). 62 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: H6TN01537 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Kristi Burke’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: Kristi Burke (Democratic); Diana Harshbarger (Republican, incumbent); Joshua Ray Ashburn (Independent); Richard Baker (Independent); Chris Campbell (Independent); Billy Cody (Independent); Tyler McClain (Independent)
- Incumbent: Diana Harshbarger (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Tennessee 1st 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 Kristi Burke
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 Kristi Burke quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Describes herself as a muralist and neighbor, not a career politician. · votekristiburke.com (source for Describes herself as a muralist and neighbor, not a career politician.) (archived copy of the source for Describes herself as a muralist and neighbor, not a career politician.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at votekristiburke.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), votekristiburke.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Money must not determine political power. We must get big money out of politics, increase transparency, and ensure elected officials answer to the people, not donors.” votekristiburke.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I support a universal, single-payer system. Medicare for All would ensure every person is covered, regardless of income, job, or circumstance.” votekristiburke.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Labor rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions must be guaranteed.” votekristiburke.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “No mass deportations, no family separation, and no inhumane treatment. Only lawful, fair, and compassionate systems.” votekristiburke.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Safe, stable housing is essential for economic security and well-being. No one should be without housing in the wealthiest country in the world.” votekristiburke.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the 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 Kristi Burke has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Kristi Burke been backed by AIPAC?
No. Kristi Burke 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 Kristi Burke had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.