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Kristi Burke

U.S. House District 1

2026 Tennessee U.S. House — District 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 Tennessee U.S. House — District 1 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. House District 1 · Democratic · Candidate
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Election cycle: 2026

Office: U.S. House District 1

Candidate: Kristi Burke

Party: Democratic

City: Chuckey

Final unofficial primary result: winner

Primary votes: 12393

Primary vote share: 76.62%

Candidates for United States House of Representatives

November 3, 2026 General Election

Kristi Burke

Democratic

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Published website: https://www.votekristiburke.com/

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PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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In rural communities like those throughout Tennessee's First District, public schools are often among the largest employers and serve as the heart of their communities. Weakening them hurts entire towns.

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In rural communities like those throughout Tennessee's First District, public schools are often among the largest employers and serve as the heart of their communities. Weakening them hurts entire towns.

INVEST IN SCIENCE, RESEARCH, AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM Personal medical decisions should be made by individuals, not the government.Access to abortion, birth control, and reproductive healthcare must be protected.

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REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM Personal medical decisions should be made by individuals, not the government.Access to abortion, birth control, and reproductive healthcare must be protected.

REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM

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Personal medical decisions should be made by individuals, not the government.Access to abortion, birth control, and reproductive healthcare must be protected.

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Personal medical decisions should be made by individuals, not the government.Access to abortion, birth control, and reproductive healthcare must be protected.

Good policy should be measured by what it accomplishes, not by whom it punishes.

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People get sick. They lose jobs. They are born into poverty. They experience disability, abuse, addiction, economic instability, and circumstances they never chose. Sometimes people make mistakes. Sometimes systems fail them. Usually, reality is more complicated than either political party wants to admit.

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People get sick. They lose jobs. They are born into poverty. They experience disability, abuse, addiction, economic instability, and circumstances they never chose. Sometimes people make mistakes. Sometimes systems fail them. Usually, reality is more complicated than either political party wants to admit.

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HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT

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I support a universal, single-payer system. Medicare for All would ensure every person is covered, regardless of income, job, or circumstance. Healthcare should never depend on employment or ability to pay.No one should go bankrupt, suffer, or die because they can’t afford medical care. I will fight to replace our current profit-driven system with one that puts people first.

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I support a universal, single-payer system. Medicare for All would ensure every person is covered, regardless of income, job, or circumstance. Healthcare should never depend on employment or ability to pay.No one should go bankrupt, suffer, or die because they can’t afford medical care. I will fight to replace our current profit-driven system with one that puts people first.

PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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Public education is essential to opportunity, economic mobility, and a functioning democracy.Public dollars must go to public schools, and education must be accessible from early childhood through higher education.

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Public education is essential to opportunity, economic mobility, and a functioning democracy.Public dollars must go to public schools, and education must be accessible from early childhood through higher education.

TAX FAIRNESS FOR WORKING PEOPLE

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The current tax system disproportionately burdens working families while allowing extreme wealth to go undertaxed.The tax burden must shift off working people and onto corporations and the ultra-wealthy.

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The current tax system disproportionately burdens working families while allowing extreme wealth to go undertaxed.The tax burden must shift off working people and onto corporations and the ultra-wealthy.

INVEST IN EAST TENNESSEE AND RURAL AMERICA

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Support hospitals, school districts, roads, internet connectivity, and water and sewage systems for rural areas where the local tax base can’t support adequate infrastructure.

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Support hospitals, school districts, roads, internet connectivity, and water and sewage systems for rural areas where the local tax base can’t support adequate infrastructure.

PROTECT AND EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY

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Social Security is a lifeline for millions of Americans.It must be protected from cuts and strengthened for future generations.

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Social Security is a lifeline for millions of Americans.It must be protected from cuts and strengthened for future generations.

MONEY OUT OF POLITICS

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Money must not determine political power. We must get big money out of politics, increase transparency, and ensure elected officials answer to the people, not donors.

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Money must not determine political power. We must get big money out of politics, increase transparency, and ensure elected officials answer to the people, not donors.

NO FEAR-BASED GOVERNMENT

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Government power should never be used to intimidate, silence, or control the public.Law enforcement and federal authority must not be weaponized for political fear or intimidation.

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Government power should never be used to intimidate, silence, or control the public.Law enforcement and federal authority must not be weaponized for political fear or intimidation.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

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Law enforcement plays a critical role but must operate within clear constitutional boundaries.Officers and agencies must meet standards, be properly trained, and be held accountable for misconduct.

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Law enforcement plays a critical role but must operate within clear constitutional boundaries.Officers and agencies must meet standards, be properly trained, and be held accountable for misconduct.

POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RULE OF LAW

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Public officials are entrusted to serve the people, not themselves or special interests.Corruption, abuse of power, and violations of law must be investigated and prosecuted regardless of position.

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Public officials are entrusted to serve the people, not themselves or special interests.Corruption, abuse of power, and violations of law must be investigated and prosecuted regardless of position.

HUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICY

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Immigration policy must reflect both security and humanity.No mass deportations, no family separation, and no inhumane treatment. Only lawful, fair, and compassionate systems.

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Immigration policy must reflect both security and humanity.No mass deportations, no family separation, and no inhumane treatment. Only lawful, fair, and compassionate systems.

DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL

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The Constitution guarantees rights that must be applied equally and consistently.No individual or group should be targeted, denied due process, or treated above or below the law.

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The Constitution guarantees rights that must be applied equally and consistently.No individual or group should be targeted, denied due process, or treated above or below the law.

PROTECT OUR LAND AND WATER

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East Tennessee is defined by its natural beauty, from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Tennessee River. Protecting our environment is not up for debate.We must hold corporate polluters accountable for contaminating our soil and water, and we must resist any efforts to privatize or exploit our public lands for short-term profit.

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East Tennessee is defined by its natural beauty, from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Tennessee River. Protecting our environment is not up for debate.We must hold corporate polluters accountable for contaminating our soil and water, and we must resist any efforts to privatize or exploit our public lands for short-term profit.

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HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT I support a universal, single-payer system. Medicare for All would ensure every person is covered, regardless of income, job, or circumstance. Healthcare should never depend on employment or ability to pay.No one should go bankrupt, suffer, or die because they can’t afford medical care. I will fight to replace our current profit-driven system with one that puts people first.The Problem:Millions of Americans still cannot afford basic medical care, even if they have insurance.Healthcare is tied to employment, meaning people lose coverage when they lose their job.The real pricing of health care, what the hospitals and doctors charge each patient, does not depend on cost at all. It depends on your health insurance, and ultimately on who you work for. Medical debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in the United States.Rural communities, like many in our district, are losing access to hospitals and care.Insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies are driving up costs while limiting care.The Facts:U.S. healthcare spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024 (18% of GDP). (source)36% of U.S. households carry medical debt, totaling $194 billion in collection (source)Out of pocket spending grew 5.9% to $556.6 billion in 2024, or 11 percent of total NHE. (source)Nearly 27 million people in the United States are without healthcare (source)The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that over 14 million more people will be uninsured in 2034 due to the combined effects of the Medicaid and Marketplace eligibility changes included in the reconciliation law and the expiration of the enhanced Marketplace subsidies. (source)The United States is the only major industrialized nation without Universal My Plan:Support and pass the The Medicare for All Act to save money, improve economic mobility, end job lock, reduce crime and ensure every American can see a doctor without spiraling into medical debt.

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HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT I support a universal, single-payer system. Medicare for All would ensure every person is covered, regardless of income, job, or circumstance. Healthcare should never depend on employment or ability to pay.No one should go bankrupt, suffer, or die because they can’t afford medical care. I will fight to replace our current profit-driven system with one that puts people first.The Problem:Millions of Americans still cannot afford basic medical care, even if they have insurance.Healthcare is tied to employment, meaning people lose coverage when they lose their job.The real pricing of health care, what the hospitals and doctors charge each patient, does not depend on cost at all. It depends on your health insurance, and ultimately on who you work for. Medical debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in the United States.Rural communities, like many in our district, are losing access to hospitals and care.Insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies are driving up costs while limiting care.The Facts:U.S. healthcare spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024 (18% of GDP). (source)36% of U.S. households carry medical debt, totaling $194 billion in collection (source)Out of pocket spending grew 5.9% to $556.6 billion in 2024, or 11 percent of total NHE. (source)Nearly 27 million people in the United States are without healthcare (source)The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that over 14 million more people will be uninsured in 2034 due to the combined effects of the Medicaid and Marketplace eligibility changes included in the reconciliation law and the expiration of the enhanced Marketplace subsidies. (source)The United States is the only major industrialized nation without Universal My Plan:Support and pass the The Medicare for All Act to save money, improve economic mobility, end job lock, reduce crime and ensure every American can see a doctor without spiraling into medical debt.

HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT

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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that over 14 million more people will be uninsured in 2034 due to the combined effects of the Medicaid and Marketplace eligibility changes included in the reconciliation law and the expiration of the enhanced Marketplace subsidies. (source)

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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that over 14 million more people will be uninsured in 2034 due to the combined effects of the Medicaid and Marketplace eligibility changes included in the reconciliation law and the expiration of the enhanced Marketplace subsidies. (source)

TAX FAIRNESS FOR WORKING PEOPLE

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Working Americans pay taxes with every paycheck while many of the largest corporations and wealthiest individuals are able to reduce or avoid their tax liability through loopholes, preferential tax treatment, and complex accounting strategies.

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Working Americans pay taxes with every paycheck while many of the largest corporations and wealthiest individuals are able to reduce or avoid their tax liability through loopholes, preferential tax treatment, and complex accounting strategies.

INVEST IN EAST TENNESSEE AND RURAL AMERICA

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PROTECT AND EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security is a lifeline for millions of Americans.It must be protected from cuts and strengthened for future generations.

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PROTECT AND EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security is a lifeline for millions of Americans.It must be protected from cuts and strengthened for future generations.

PROTECT AND EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY

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MONEY OUT OF POLITICS Our political system is being distorted by corporate money, dark money, and billionaire influence. This undermines trust and silences everyday people.Money must not determine political power. We must get big money out of politics, increase transparency, and ensure elected officials answer to the people, not donors.

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MONEY OUT OF POLITICS Our political system is being distorted by corporate money, dark money, and billionaire influence. This undermines trust and silences everyday people.Money must not determine political power. We must get big money out of politics, increase transparency, and ensure elected officials answer to the people, not donors.

MONEY OUT OF POLITICS

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NO FEAR-BASED GOVERNMENT Government power should never be used to intimidate, silence, or control the public.Law enforcement and federal authority must not be weaponized for political fear or intimidation.

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NO FEAR-BASED GOVERNMENT Government power should never be used to intimidate, silence, or control the public.Law enforcement and federal authority must not be weaponized for political fear or intimidation.

NO FEAR-BASED GOVERNMENT

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ACCOUNTABILITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT Law enforcement plays a critical role but must operate within clear constitutional boundaries.Officers and agencies must meet standards, be properly trained, and be held accountable for misconduct.

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ACCOUNTABILITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT Law enforcement plays a critical role but must operate within clear constitutional boundaries.Officers and agencies must meet standards, be properly trained, and be held accountable for misconduct.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

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POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RULE OF LAW Public officials are entrusted to serve the people, not themselves or special interests.Corruption, abuse of power, and violations of law must be investigated and prosecuted regardless of position.

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POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RULE OF LAW Public officials are entrusted to serve the people, not themselves or special interests.Corruption, abuse of power, and violations of law must be investigated and prosecuted regardless of position.

POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RULE OF LAW

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HUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICY Immigration policy must reflect both security and humanity.No mass deportations, no family separation, and no inhumane treatment. Only lawful, fair, and compassionate systems.

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HUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICY Immigration policy must reflect both security and humanity.No mass deportations, no family separation, and no inhumane treatment. Only lawful, fair, and compassionate systems.

HUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICY

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DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL The Constitution guarantees rights that must be applied equally and consistently.No individual or group should be targeted, denied due process, or treated above or below the law.

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DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL The Constitution guarantees rights that must be applied equally and consistently.No individual or group should be targeted, denied due process, or treated above or below the law.

DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL

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PROTECT OUR LAND AND WATER East Tennessee is defined by its natural beauty, from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Tennessee River. Protecting our environment is not up for debate.We must hold corporate polluters accountable for contaminating our soil and water, and we must resist any efforts to privatize or exploit our public lands for short-term profit.Our children deserve to grow up in a region where the air is breathable, the water is drinkable, and our natural heritage is preserved for generations to come.

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PROTECT OUR LAND AND WATER East Tennessee is defined by its natural beauty, from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Tennessee River. Protecting our environment is not up for debate.We must hold corporate polluters accountable for contaminating our soil and water, and we must resist any efforts to privatize or exploit our public lands for short-term profit.Our children deserve to grow up in a region where the air is breathable, the water is drinkable, and our natural heritage is preserved for generations to come.

HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT

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Support and pass the The Medicare for All Act to save money, improve economic mobility, end job lock, reduce crime and ensure every American can see a doctor without spiraling into medical debt.

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Support and pass the The Medicare for All Act to save money, improve economic mobility, end job lock, reduce crime and ensure every American can see a doctor without spiraling into medical debt.

PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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Education should never be treated as a profit opportunity. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of where they live or how much money their parents make.

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Education should never be treated as a profit opportunity. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of where they live or how much money their parents make.

TAX FAIRNESS FOR WORKING PEOPLE

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The result is a tax system that asks teachers, nurses, tradespeople, and small business owners to shoulder a larger share of the burden while some billionaires pay lower effective tax rates than many middle-class families.

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The result is a tax system that asks teachers, nurses, tradespeople, and small business owners to shoulder a larger share of the burden while some billionaires pay lower effective tax rates than many middle-class families.

HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT

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PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED Public education is essential to opportunity, economic mobility, and a functioning democracy.Public dollars must go to public schools, and education must be accessible from early childhood through higher education.The Problem:For decades, public schools have been underfunded while teachers are expected to do more with less. Many schools struggle with outdated textbooks, overcrowded classrooms, aging buildings, and shortages of counselors, nurses, and support staff.Instead of addressing these problems, some Tennessee politicians have chosen to divert taxpayer dollars away from public schools through private school voucher programs. These programs reduce funding available for the schools that educate the overwhelming majority of Tennessee children while offering little evidence that they improve educational outcomes.In rural communities like those throughout Tennessee's First District, public schools are often among the largest employers and serve as the heart of their communities. Weakening them hurts entire towns.Education should never be treated as a profit opportunity. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of where they live or how much money their parents make.The Facts:Tennessee ranks below the national average in per-pupil spending despite recent increases. (source)Teacher shortages continue across Tennessee and the nation, particularly in rural communities and high-need subject areas. (source)Students who have access to smaller class sizes, experienced teachers, counselors, and early childhood education generally achieve better academic outcomes. (source)An estimated 70% of the vouchers dished out in 2026 went to students already enrolled in private schools (source)Federal Title I funding provides additional support to schools serving low-income communities. Reductions to these programs disproportionately affect rural and economically disadvantaged districts. My Plan:Fully fund public education. Public schools should have the resources they need to succeed before taxpayer dollars are diverted elsewhere.Restore and strengthen the U.S. Department of Education and Protect and expand Title IFully fund IDEA (special education)Expand school-based mental health servicesProvide universal school mealsGive teachers the support they deserve including competitive pay, smaller class sizes, classroom resources, and the professional respect that reflects the importance of their work.Expand early childhood education. Support tuition-free community college, reduce the cost of public universities and make student loan repayment more manageable so education opens doors instead of creating decades of debt.

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PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED Public education is essential to opportunity, economic mobility, and a functioning democracy.Public dollars must go to public schools, and education must be accessible from early childhood through higher education.The Problem:For decades, public schools have been underfunded while teachers are expected to do more with less. Many schools struggle with outdated textbooks, overcrowded classrooms, aging buildings, and shortages of counselors, nurses, and support staff.Instead of addressing these problems, some Tennessee politicians have chosen to divert taxpayer dollars away from public schools through private school voucher programs. These programs reduce funding available for the schools that educate the overwhelming majority of Tennessee children while offering little evidence that they improve educational outcomes.In rural communities like those throughout Tennessee's First District, public schools are often among the largest employers and serve as the heart of their communities. Weakening them hurts entire towns.Education should never be treated as a profit opportunity. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of where they live or how much money their parents make.The Facts:Tennessee ranks below the national average in per-pupil spending despite recent increases. (source)Teacher shortages continue across Tennessee and the nation, particularly in rural communities and high-need subject areas. (source)Students who have access to smaller class sizes, experienced teachers, counselors, and early childhood education generally achieve better academic outcomes. (source)An estimated 70% of the vouchers dished out in 2026 went to students already enrolled in private schools (source)Federal Title I funding provides additional support to schools serving low-income communities. Reductions to these programs disproportionately affect rural and economically disadvantaged districts. My Plan:Fully fund public education. Public schools should have the resources they need to succeed before taxpayer dollars are diverted elsewhere.Restore and strengthen the U.S. Department of Education and Protect and expand Title IFully fund IDEA (special education)Expand school-based mental health servicesProvide universal school mealsGive teachers the support they deserve including competitive pay, smaller class sizes, classroom resources, and the professional respect that reflects the importance of their work.Expand early childhood education. Support tuition-free community college, reduce the cost of public universities and make student loan repayment more manageable so education opens doors instead of creating decades of debt.

PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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Federal Title I funding provides additional support to schools serving low-income communities. Reductions to these programs disproportionately affect rural and economically disadvantaged districts.

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Federal Title I funding provides additional support to schools serving low-income communities. Reductions to these programs disproportionately affect rural and economically disadvantaged districts.

TAX FAIRNESS FOR WORKING PEOPLE

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Cut taxes for working families. The people who work for a living should not carry a disproportionate share of the nation's tax burden. I support expanding tax relief for low- and middle-income households while protecting programs families rely on.

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Cut taxes for working families. The people who work for a living should not carry a disproportionate share of the nation's tax burden. I support expanding tax relief for low- and middle-income households while protecting programs families rely on.

PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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Fully fund public education. Public schools should have the resources they need to succeed before taxpayer dollars are diverted elsewhere.

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Fully fund public education. Public schools should have the resources they need to succeed before taxpayer dollars are diverted elsewhere.

TAX FAIRNESS FOR WORKING PEOPLE

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End special-interest loopholes that allow profitable corporations to avoid paying federal taxes while small businesses and working families pay what they owe.

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End special-interest loopholes that allow profitable corporations to avoid paying federal taxes while small businesses and working families pay what they owe.

PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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Restore and strengthen the U.S. Department of Education and Protect and expand Title I

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Restore and strengthen the U.S. Department of Education and Protect and expand Title I

TAX FAIRNESS FOR WORKING PEOPLE

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End taxpayer subsidies for outsourcing jobs. Our tax code should reward companies that invest in American workers and communities, not those that move jobs overseas while benefiting from federal tax advantages.

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End taxpayer subsidies for outsourcing jobs. Our tax code should reward companies that invest in American workers and communities, not those that move jobs overseas while benefiting from federal tax advantages.

PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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Fully fund IDEA (special education)

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Fully fund IDEA (special education)

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INVEST IN EAST TENNESSEE AND RURAL AMERICA Support hospitals, school districts, roads, internet connectivity, and water and sewage systems for rural areas where the local tax base can’t support adequate infrastructure. All Americans deserve the quality community services that we enjoy in our urban and suburban areas.

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INVEST IN EAST TENNESSEE AND RURAL AMERICA Support hospitals, school districts, roads, internet connectivity, and water and sewage systems for rural areas where the local tax base can’t support adequate infrastructure. All Americans deserve the quality community services that we enjoy in our urban and suburban areas.

PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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Expand school-based mental health services

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Expand school-based mental health services

PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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Provide universal school meals

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Provide universal school meals

PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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Give teachers the support they deserve including competitive pay, smaller class sizes, classroom resources, and the professional respect that reflects the importance of their work.

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Give teachers the support they deserve including competitive pay, smaller class sizes, classroom resources, and the professional respect that reflects the importance of their work.

PUBLIC EDUCATION MUST BE FULLY FUNDED

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Expand early childhood education.

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Expand early childhood education.

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Support tuition-free community college, reduce the cost of public universities and make student loan repayment more manageable so education opens doors instead of creating decades of debt.

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Support tuition-free community college, reduce the cost of public universities and make student loan repayment more manageable so education opens doors instead of creating decades of debt.

Health care

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I am a muralist, a neighbor, and a believer in the power of local voices and grassroots change. For too long, the people of Tennessee’s 1st District have been talked over or ignored by a system that prioritizes corporate interests over human dignity. I’m not a career politician; I’m a community member who decided that if the seat at the table isn't representing us, it’s time to change who’s sitting in it. I believe in a Tennessee where healthcare is a right, workers are empowered, and every one of us has the freedom to live with integrity.

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I am a muralist, a neighbor, and a believer in the power of local voices and grassroots change. For too long, the people of Tennessee’s 1st District have been talked over or ignored by a system that prioritizes corporate interests over human dignity. I’m not a career politician; I’m a community member who decided that if the seat at the table isn't representing us, it’s time to change who’s sitting in it. I believe in a Tennessee where healthcare is a right, workers are empowered, and every one of us has the freedom to live with integrity.

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2026 through July 17, 2026.

Total receipts
$101,983.51
Total disbursements
$87,877.31
Cash on hand
$14,106.20
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Candidate ID: H6TN01537

Name: BURKE, KRISTI

Office: House

State: TN

District: 01

Coverage start: 2026-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-07-17

Total receipts: $101983.51

Total disbursements: $87877.31

Cash on hand: $14106.20

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

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Reason: NO_STABLE_ELIGIBLE_PUBLIC_RECORD_IDENTITY_ATTACHED

Candidate-stated prior service and name-only matches never attach another person's archive.

Sources

Every profile claim points back to retained source evidence.

  1. Election record

    2026 Tennessee election record — Kristi Burke

    Tennessee Secretary of State

    Open Tennessee Secretary of State
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Kristi Burke — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Kristi Burke campaign

    Open Kristi Burke campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Kristi Burke — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Kristi Burke campaign

    Open Kristi Burke campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  4. Campaign-finance record

    Kristi Burke — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  5. Official campaign contact filing

    KRISTI FOR CONGRESS — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  6. Election record

    2026 Tennessee official general-election candidate list — Kristi Burke

    Tennessee Secretary of State

    Open Tennessee Secretary of State
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