Charlotte Bergmann, Brent Taylor, Jeremy Thompson, and Todd Warner are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District on August 6, 2026.

The Tennessee Legislature redrew the majority-minority Memphis district in a May 2026 special session called by Gov. Bill Lee (R) following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, in which the Court ruled the Voting Rights Act did not require Louisiana to add a second majority-minority congressional district. Incumbent Steve Cohen (D), who had represented the old 9th District since 2007, withdrew from the race after the map was redrawn. The new district voted 60%-38% for President Donald Trump (R) in the 2024 presidential election. The Republican primary candidates include a multiple-time Republican nominee in the former district, a retired U.S. Army sergeant, and two state legislators.

Bergmann is a small business owner, former member of the Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee, and repeat general election challenger against Cohen. She earned her associate degree from State Technical Institute at Memphis and her bachelor's degree from Christian Brothers University. Before starting her business, Bergmann was an information technology project manager at FedEx. Bergmann's campaign website described her as "a passionate advocate for reducing crime, promoting school choice, job creation, economic growth, and putting America First."

Taylor was elected to represent Tennessee Senate District 31 in 2022. He earned his degree in mortuary science from Northwest Mississippi Community College and worked as a funeral director. He previously served on the Memphis City Council and Shelby County Election Commission. Taylor said, "If we want strong borders, and we want to end illegal immigration, and we want to support President Trump and his laying out and implementing his agenda, and we want to provide impeachment insurance for President Trump in these final two years in office, we have to win."

Thompson is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class who worked in military intelligence and special operations support. He also worked as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, and reserve deputy sheriff. As of the 2026 elections, Thompson is executive director of the Special Operations Association of America and a restaurant owner. Thompson's campaign website says he is running because "he believes our best days are still ahead of us. His campaign is focused on making life more affordable, holding Washington accountable, and supporting America’s military, veterans, and first responders."

Warner was elected to represent Tennessee House District 92 in 2020. He is a corn and soybean farmer and formerly worked for United Telephone. Before his election to the legislature, he served on the Marshall County School Board and as an alderman in Chapel Hill. Warner said, "President Trump showed us what real leadership looks like. Tennessee doesn't need another polished politician reading from consultant talking points. We need a fighter who will secure the border, defend our God-given rights, cut wasteful spending, protect our rural way of life and put Tennessee families first."