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Clay Faircloth

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U.S. House · Tennessee's 4th District
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Opponents
Scott DesJarlais (R); Victoria Broderick (D); Jacob Anders (IND)
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Clay Faircloth is an independent candidate for Tennessee's 4th District. Ballotpedia lists his profession as pastor and social worker, and in a 2024 Candidate Connection survey he described himself as a counselor, pastor and community engagement influencer; he previously sought the Democratic nomination in the 6th District in 2022 and 2024.[1]

On the ballotU.S. House · 4

2026-11-03

Scott DesJarlais Rincumbent
Victoria Broderick Dchallenger
Jacob Anders INDchallenger
Clay Faircloth INDchallenger

Biography

Clay Faircloth is an independent candidate for Tennessee's 4th District. Ballotpedia lists his profession as pastor and social worker, and in a 2024 Candidate Connection survey he described himself as a counselor, pastor and community engagement influencer; he previously sought the Democratic nomination in the 6th District in 2022 and 2024.[1]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Clay Faircloth graduated from McGavock High School and earned a graduate degree from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2013.[1] Ballotpedia lists his career experience as pastor, work at a Nissan plant, and career coaching with Metro Nashville, and lists his profession as pastor and social worker.[1] In his 2024 Ballotpedia survey he described himself as a counselor, pastor and community engagement influencer.[1]

Faircloth appeared on the Democratic primary ballot for Tennessee's 6th District in 2022 and 2024, losing to Randal Cooper and Lore Bergman respectively.[1] In 2026 he is running as an independent in the 4th District.[1][2]

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In their own words

Priorities

  • Says his priorities are to improve public safety in every community, expand access to quality and affordable healthcare, and protect freedoms and opportunities.[3]
  • Says he is committed to fighting corruption, including dark money in elections.[4]

Statements, quoted without a stance

  • Expand public health coverage
    “Healthcare options should be private decisions made with the advice of a healthcare professional and free from government oversight or control.”[5]

    On his campaign website, Healthcare Plan

  • Universal, publicly funded child care
    “And most of all some financial relief to help parents meet the changing financial demands of childcare while also helping upgrade facilities and salaries to keep up with the expectations of families and communities.”[6]

    On his campaign website, Childcare Plan

Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.

Profile: /people/clay-faircloth

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Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.Clay Faircloth · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 2.Congressional District 4 – U.S. House of Representatives · Tennessee Lookout voter guide · 2026-10-19 News report
  3. 3.Meet Clay Faircloth · Faircloth for Congress / Clay Cares campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
  4. 4.Corruption Elimination Plan · Faircloth for Congress / Clay Cares campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
  5. 5.Healthcare Plan · Faircloth for Congress / Clay Cares campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
  6. 6.Childcare Plan · Faircloth for Congress / Clay Cares campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words