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Michaela Barnett
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Tennessee’s 2nd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Michaela Barnett is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026, against Tim Burchett (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Michaela Barnett’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
Michaela Barnett’s campaign has raised $717,842 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $130,251 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$702,228
- The candidate’s own money and loans$6,415
- Other$5,398
- PACs and other committees$2,600
- Political party committees$1,200
From donors who gave over $200: $225,403 after refunds, in gifts through July 17, 2026; 94% from Tennessee, 6% from other states. Top states: Tennessee $210,778 (94%), District of Columbia $3,500 (2%), Kansas $2,000 (1%), Virginia $1,760 (1%), Oregon $1,650 (1%). About 380 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: H6TN02170 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Michaela Barnett’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: Michaela Barnett (Democratic); Tim Burchett (Republican, incumbent); Bruce Fine (Independent); Adam Heimerman (Independent)
- Incumbent: Tim Burchett (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Tennessee 2nd 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 Michaela Barnett
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 Michaela Barnett quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Small business owner and engineer who worked in Congress for a year. · michaelabarnett.com (source for Small business owner and engineer who worked in Congress for a year.) (archived copy of the source for Small business owner and engineer who worked in Congress for a year.)
Stated positions
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Michaela Barnett has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Michaela Barnett been backed by AIPAC?
No. Michaela Barnett 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 Michaela Barnett had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.