Fleischmann Wins Reelection in Tennessee's 3rd District
Republican incumbent Chuck Fleischmann retains his U.S. House seat over Democratic nominee Anna Golladay.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Chuck Fleischmann won reelection to Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District U.S. House seat, receiving approximately 56% of the votes. Democratic nominee Anna Golladay received approximately 40%, and six Independent candidates also ran.
Why it matters
Fleischmann's win keeps the district's House seat in Republican hands for another term, continuing a tenure of nearly 15 years. The result reflects voter support for the incumbent across the ten-county district in East Tennessee.
Fleischmann won with approximately 56% of the vote, a margin of roughly 15 percentage points over Golladay's approximate 40%. Final certified vote totals and turnout figures were not available in the source material.
The players
Chuck Fleischmann
Republican U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District, who has held the seat for nearly 15 years since first being elected in 2010.
Anna Golladay
Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District who received approximately 40% of the vote in the general election.
The details
Votes were cast in the general election for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District, and the results were projected by the news outlet. Six Independent candidates appeared on the ballot alongside the two major-party nominees.
Timeline
2010: Fleischmann first elected to the U.S. House seat.
2011: Fleischmann sworn into the U.S. House.
November 3, 2026: Fleischmann wins reelection for District 3.
Political Context
Fleischmann's reelection extends a tenure that began with his 2010 election and his swearing-in in 2011. Opposition concerns and counter-arguments from Golladay or other officials were not included in the source material.
Voters in Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District, including residents of Anderson, Bradley, Campbell, Hamilton, McMinn, Monroe, Morgan, Polk, Roane, and Scott counties, will have Fleischmann as their U.S. House representative for another term. The result determines who represents their district's federal interests in the next session of Congress.
The takeaway
Election results can be verified through official state and county election certification records once finalized. Voters interested in district representation can review each candidate's positions before future elections.
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