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Burchett, Tim

Burchett, Tim

RepublicanHouse·Tennessee, District 2

Serving since 2023 (118th–119th Congresses)

Contact

Office

1122 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4202

Campaign Finance (2026)

Raised$1.2M
Spent$956K
Cash on Hand$934K

Funding Sources

Individual$1.0M
PAC$94K
Small donors (≤$200)$561K
Large donors$474K

Top Industries

Retired$196K
Other$77K
Miscellaneous Business$74K
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate$29K
Health Professionals$26K

Source: FEC · 2026 cycle

About

Tim Burchett is a Republican Representative from Tennessee's 2nd district who previously served as the mayor of Knox County.

Background

Tim Burchett was born on August 25, 1964. Before his election to Congress, he served as the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Information regarding his education and professional career prior to entering public office is not recorded in the source.

Political career

Tim Burchett began his political career in the Tennessee General Assembly, where he represented the 18th district in the state House of Representatives and later the 7th district in the state Senate. He then served as the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, before being elected to federal office. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district since 2019.

Current focus

Burchett, Tim represents the 2nd congressional district of TN in the U.S. House. Burchett, Tim chairs the Delivering on Government Efficiency. They also serve on the Aviation and the Government Operations. They have sponsored 86 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8960; H.R. 8922; H.R. 8725.

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Committee Assignments

Legislative Activity

86

Bills Sponsored

10

Recent Votes

Vote history