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Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann

RRepublicanTN-3 · Representative
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
11
Wins
0
Losses
11
Races

2024

House · TN-3
Won
RChuck FleischmannWinner
236,519 votes67.5%
DJack Allen
102,841 votes29.4%
IStephen King
5,848 votes1.7%
IJean Howard-Hill
5,120 votes1.5%
Margin of victory: +38.2%

In the 2024 House race for TN-3, Chuck Fleischmann (R) won with 67.5% of the vote, defeating Jack Allen (D) who received 29.4%. 2 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Chuck Fleischmann's 38.2-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Chuck Fleischmann benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

2022

House · TN-3
Won
RChuck FleischmannWinner
136,639 votes68.4%
DMeg Gorman
60,334 votes30.2%
IRick Tyler
1,736 votes0.9%
IThomas M. Rumba
1,121 votes0.6%
Margin of victory: +38.2%

In the 2022 House race for TN-3, Chuck Fleischmann (R) won with 68.4% of the vote, defeating Meg Gorman (D) who received 30.2%. 2 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Chuck Fleischmann's 38.2-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Chuck Fleischmann benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Chuck Fleischmann benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

2020

House · TN-3
Won
RChuck FleischmannWinner
215,571 votes67.3%
DMeg Gorman
97,687 votes30.5%
IAmber L. Hysell
5,043 votes1.6%
IKeith Douglas Sweitzer
1,990 votes0.6%
WScott D. James
8 votes0.0%
Margin of victory: +36.8%

In the 2020 House race for TN-3, Chuck Fleischmann (R) won with 67.3% of the vote, defeating Meg Gorman (D) who received 30.5%. 3 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Chuck Fleischmann's 36.8-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

2018

House · TN-03
Won
RChuck FleischmannWinner
156,512 votes63.7%
RChuck FleischmannWinner
156,512 votes63.7%
DDanielle Mitchell
84,731 votes34.5%
DDanielle Mitchell
84,731 votes34.5%
IRick Tyler
4,522 votes1.8%
IRick Tyler
4,522 votes1.8%

2018

House · TN-03
Won
RChuck FleischmannWinner
156,512 votes63.7%
RChuck FleischmannWinner
156,512 votes63.7%
DDanielle Mitchell
84,731 votes34.5%
DDanielle Mitchell
84,731 votes34.5%
IRick Tyler
4,522 votes1.8%
IRick Tyler
4,522 votes1.8%

In the 2018 House race for TN-03, Chuck Fleischmann (R) won with 63.7% of the vote, defeating Danielle Mitchell (D) who received 34.5%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Chuck Fleischmann's 29.2-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Charles J. Chuck Fleischmann (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, Chuck Fleischmann won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).

2016

House · TN-03
Won
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
176,613 votes66.4%
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
176,613 votes66.4%
DMelody Shekari
76,727 votes28.8%
DMelody Shekari
76,727 votes28.8%
IRick Tyler
5,098 votes1.9%
IRick Tyler
5,098 votes1.9%
ICassandra Mitchell
5,075 votes1.9%
ICassandra Mitchell
5,075 votes1.9%
ITopher Kersting
2,493 votes0.9%
ITopher Kersting
2,493 votes0.9%

In the 2016 House race for TN-03, Charles J. Chuck Fleischmann (R) won with 66.4% of the vote, defeating Melody Shekari (D) who received 28.8%. 3 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Charles J. Chuck Fleischmann's 37.5-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Charles J. Chuck Fleischmann benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

2016

House · TN-03
Won
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
176,613 votes66.4%
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
176,613 votes66.4%
DMelody Shekari
76,727 votes28.8%
DMelody Shekari
76,727 votes28.8%
IRick Tyler
5,098 votes1.9%
IRick Tyler
5,098 votes1.9%
ICassandra Mitchell
5,075 votes1.9%
ICassandra Mitchell
5,075 votes1.9%
ITopher Kersting
2,493 votes0.9%
ITopher Kersting
2,493 votes0.9%

2014

House · TN-03
Won
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
97,344 votes62.4%
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
97,344 votes62.4%
DMary M. Headrick
53,983 votes34.6%
DMary M. Headrick
53,983 votes34.6%
ICassandra J. Mitchell
4,770 votes3.1%
ICassandra J. Mitchell
4,770 votes3.1%

In the 2014 House race for TN-03, Charles J. Chuck Fleischmann (R) won with 62.4% of the vote, defeating Mary M. Headrick (D) who received 34.6%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Charles J. Chuck Fleischmann's 27.8-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Charles J. Chuck Fleischmann benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Charles J. Chuck Fleischmann benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

2014

House · TN-03
Won
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
97,344 votes62.4%
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
97,344 votes62.4%
DMary M. Headrick
53,983 votes34.6%
DMary M. Headrick
53,983 votes34.6%
ICassandra J. Mitchell
4,770 votes3.1%
ICassandra J. Mitchell
4,770 votes3.1%

2012

House · TN-03
Won
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
157,830 votes61.4%
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
157,830 votes61.4%
DMary M. Headrick
91,094 votes35.5%
DMary M. Headrick
91,094 votes35.5%
IMatthew Deniston
7,905 votes3.1%
IMatthew Deniston
7,905 votes3.1%

In the 2012 House race for TN-03, Charles J. Chuck Fleischmann (R) won with 61.4% of the vote, defeating Mary M. Headrick (D) who received 35.5%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Charles J. Chuck Fleischmann's 26.0-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

2012

House · TN-03
Won
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
157,830 votes61.4%
RCharles J. Chuck FleischmannWinner
157,830 votes61.4%
DMary M. Headrick
91,094 votes35.5%
DMary M. Headrick
91,094 votes35.5%
IMatthew Deniston
7,905 votes3.1%
IMatthew Deniston
7,905 votes3.1%