Kristi Burke
Candidate for Tennessee 1st Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Tennessee 1st Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections — November 3, 2026 General Election candidate lists: United States House of Representatives District 1 — 'Kristi Burke', Democratic · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Tennessee 1st Congressional District covers
Covers all of Greene County, Sevier County, Hawkins County, Cocke County, Sullivan County, Carter County, Washington County, Johnson County, Hancock County, Unicoi County and Hamblen County; part of Jefferson County.
201 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "U.S. Congress Districts Adopted May 7, 2026" (114th General Assembly, Second Extraordinary Session (House Bill 1 / 2026 congressional elections); signed by Gov. Lee May 7, 2026); 2026 status: In effect for the Aug 6 primary and Nov 3 general: preliminary injunction denied July 23, 2026, Sherman v. Hargett (M.D. Tenn.); NAACP Tennessee State Conference v. Tennessee and Hale v. Lee pending. Official file https://comptroller.tn.gov/content/dam/cot/pa/documents/district-maps/congress-districts/NewCongressional26.zip
Results
Certified results for Tennessee 1st Congressional District
United States House of Representatives District 1 — Democratic primary
Tennessee State and Federal Primary 2026-08-06 · Aug 6, 2026| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi BurkeDemocratic | Democratic | 12,395 | 76.6% |
| David S. Kerr, Jr.Democratic | Democratic | 1,925 | 11.9% |
| Hernan H. GarciaDemocratic | Democratic | 1,856 | 11.5% |
Certified (Tennessee Secretary of State official results) · Tennessee Secretary of State — certified results by precinct
United States House of Representatives District 1 — Republican primary
Tennessee State and Federal Primary 2026-08-06 · Aug 6, 2026| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana HarshbargerRepublican | Republican | 75,036 | 100.0% |
Certified (Tennessee Secretary of State official results) · Tennessee Secretary of State — certified results by precinct
United States House of Representatives District 1
2024 State and Federal General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana HarshbargerRepublican | Republican | 257,825 | 78.1% |
| Kevin JenkinsDemocratic | Democratic | 64,021 | 19.4% |
| Richard G. BakerIndependent | Independent | 5,714 | 1.7% |
| Levi BrakeIndependent | Independent | 2,639 | 0.8% |
Certified — Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections (official precinct results) · Tennessee Secretary of State — certified results by precinct
Key Votes
The record
No current public office
Holds no current public office per the candidate's own published biography; no official voting record. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Official source · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $101,984cycle to date through Jul 17
- Cash on Hand
- $14,106cycle to date through Jul 17
- Spent
- $87,877cycle to date through Jul 17
- Debts Owed
- $0cycle to date through Jul 17
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 17, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Vistaprint$12,417.33
- Printful Inc$10,557.90
- Fedex$3,021.80
- The Sign Factory$2,956.50
- Tennessee Democratic Party$2,000.00
Campaign finance — Kristi For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Kristi For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 17, 2026
Raised $101,983.51 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $87,877.31 · cash on hand $14,106.20 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jul 17, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $101,615.11 (100%); PACs and other political committees $250.00 (0%); Candidate contributions $10.00 (0%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $108.40 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): direct mail $18,730.37; other $15,528.32; staff, contractors and reimbursements $14,764.99; general consulting $6,000.00; digital $2,960.73; media and advertising $1,431.93.
Jul 17, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I am not interested in using the government to determine who deserves to suffer. I am interested in using it to address the problems we cannot solve alone.”
“My political philosophy is grounded in realism, reason, and results. I want policies that reduce harm, prevent crises, reward work, expand opportunity, and produce better outcomes for the entire community.”
“I know what it's like to struggle because I'm living it with you. My resume isn't a list of political appointments, it's a story of American resilience. I've worked in the beauty industry, painted large-scale murals, and built a platform on YouTube rooted in critical thinking.”
“I'm running because justice isn't a buzzword to me. It's a moral necessity. I'm here to stand on love, fight for equity, and finally give TN-01 a voice that sounds like the people who actually live here.”
“I am not a polished politician. I am a neighbor who is tired of watching our representation be sold to the highest bidder while we are told to "wait our turn" for dignity. I believe in the radical idea that no one should have to earn the right to survive.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Kristi Burke wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Tennessee 1st Congressional DistrictAug 7, 2026 · Press · WTOP News (AP)
- Tennessee's redrawn congressional districts: A full guide to every candidate running in 2026May 19, 2026 · Press · WTVF NewsChannel5
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://www.votekristiburke.com/ captured 2026-09-24T20:30:53Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://www.votekristiburke.com/
Source: Exa search confirmed active site (not yet updated)
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Tennessee 1st Congressional District
- Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
- Joshua Ray AshburnIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
- Richard BakerIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
- Chris CampbellIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
- Billy CodyIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
- Tyler Brice Mitchell McClainIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Tennessee 1st District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Kristi Burke" (Democratic) on the TN official election authority certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · TN official election authority · sourceU.S. Representative · TN-01
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · Official
Not on file for Kristi yet: Advertising, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_srtevy7mm.
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