👤 About Mike Cortese
Mike Cortese is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 4 in Tennessee’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MIKE FOR TENNESSEE, is registered in NASHVILLE, TN, with GARNATZ, KELSEY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $789K raised, $788K spent, and $461 in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $778K from individuals and $10K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Scott Desjarlais.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$789K
Cash on hand$461
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 4
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Democrat · $789K raised
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2026 candidate profile
Mike Cortese
Democrat · Challenger
Running for: Tennessee House District 04
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Biography
Mike Cortese is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 4 in Tennessee’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MIKE FOR TENNESSEE, is registered in NASHVILLE, TN, with GARNATZ, KELSEY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $789K raised, $788K spent, and $461 in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $778K from individuals and $10K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Scott Desjarlais.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6TN05371
OfficeTennessee House District 04
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Tennessee District 04
Primary: Aug 6, 2026 (2 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026