House · TN-05 · Challenger

Mike Cortese

DTNPrimary in 10d

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Primary: Aug 6, 2026 · 10d

Candidate Biography

About Mike Cortese

Mike Corteseis a member of the Nashville Metro Councilin Tennessee, representing District 4. He assumed office on September 30, 2023. His current term ends in 2027. Cortese (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 4th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 6, 2026.

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Return to Values Commitments

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Issues Ledger

Civic Accountability Board

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Data Bill of Rights

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War-Crime Accountability

Mandatory review, reporting and support restrictions when credible evidence indicates war crimes.

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Congressional Stock Trading Ban

No trading on the people's trust.

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Citizens United Reform

Reduce corporate/election-money distortion after Citizens United.

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Universal Healthcare

Care without medical bankruptcy.

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Section 224 — U.S.–Israel Military Integration (FY27 NDAA)

Section 224 of the FY27 NDAA embeds U.S. forces into Israeli military command structures. Voters deserve to kn…

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Candidate on the Issues

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Race

RaceTN House District 5 →

PrimaryAug 6, 2026

GeneralNov 3, 2026

Funding and Source Signals

Money & Influence

Where the Money Comes From

$533,689 total receipts

62%from small donors (<$200)

0%from corporate-aligned PACs

Small donors (<$200)*$329K62%

Larger individual donors*$200K38%

Other PACs*$4K<1%

Self-funded$1<1%

Other receipts$378<1%

Top PAC Contributors

Bench PAC$4K

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FEC Finance Snapshot

$533,689

Total receipts · $150,285 cash on hand

Coverage through Mar 31, 2026

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Accountability Record

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In Congress

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Field Note

“A candidate asking for power should be willing to answer clear questions in public.”