U.S. House · Tennessee's 2nd District
Bruce Fine
CandidateIND
- Race
- U.S. House · Tennessee's 2nd District
- Result
- Tim Burchett, projected winner
- Opponents
- Tim Burchett (R); Michaela Barnett (D); Adam Heimerman (IND)
- Research
- Basic
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Bruce Fine, an independent and self-described former Republican who says he has worked as a farmer, marine mechanic, and journalist, lost the November 3, 2026 election for the U.S. House in Tennessee's 2nd District to Tim Burchett. He says he left the GOP because both parties 'abandoned everyday people.'[1][2][3]
On the ballotU.S. House · 2
2026-11-03
| Tim Burchett R | incumbent |
| Michaela Barnett D | challenger |
| Bruce Fine IND | challenger |
| Adam Heimerman IND | challenger |
Biography
Bruce Fine, an independent and self-described former Republican who says he has worked as a farmer, marine mechanic, and journalist, lost the November 3, 2026 election for the U.S. House in Tennessee's 2nd District to Tim Burchett. He says he left the GOP because both parties 'abandoned everyday people.'[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Ballotpedia lists a high school diploma for Fine from North Miami Beach Senior High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1997; his survey describes a B.S. from the University of Florida.[1][2] He describes himself as a farmer, marine mechanic, and journalist who has worked across trades and industries, from farming and fishing to mechanics and journalism, and says he is not a politician.[1] Fine says he left the Republican Party because both parties have abandoned everyday people, and he ran as an independent.[1] During the campaign, he ran on cost of living, local healthcare clinics and hospitals, education, and the national debt.[1][2] He received 0.7% of the vote to Tim Burchett's 57.7%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]
In their own words
Priorities
- Says he will fight to lower the cost of living, protect local healthcare clinics and hospitals, and demand fiscal responsibility on federal debt.[4]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
“the few people who have the vast majority of the money and wealth in our country have been given one of the biggest cut in taxes ever”[5]
On his campaign website
- Expand public health coverage
“every citizen deserves to have the best possible healthcare”[5]
On his campaign website
- Faster transition away from fossil fuels
“Protecting Tennessee's natural beauty while supporting an all-of-the-above energy strategy that keeps costs low.”[5]
On his campaign website's platform section
Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.
Profile: /people/bruce-fine
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Bruce Fine's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 2.Bruce Fine · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 3.U.S. House · Tennessee's 2nd District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 4.Bruce Fine's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 5.Bruce Fine for Congress · Bruce Fine campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words