Bruce Fine

Bruce Fine is an Independent candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District [2]. He is on the ballot for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 [2]. The district is anchored by Knoxville and currently represented by incumbent Republican Tim Burchett [16]. Fine will face Oliver Freeman Pogue and Adam Heimerman in the general election [4].

Fine earned a high school diploma from North Miami Beach Senior High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1997 [2]. His career experience includes working as a journalist [2]. In his campaign materials, he describes himself as a "farmer" and "marine mechanic" who left the Republican Party because he believes both major parties have abandoned everyday people [2]. He states that he is not a lifelong Tennessean and has no ties to special interests or political machines [2].

Fine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026, outlining his campaign themes. His platform focuses on lowering the cost of living, protecting local healthcare clinics and hospitals, demanding fiscal responsibility regarding the national debt, and ensuring quality education for children [2]. He identifies as an independent voice who will answer only to the voters of District 2 [2].

Sources

• [1] Tim Burchett - Ballotpedia
• [2] Bruce Fine
• [3] Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District - Ballotpedia
• [4] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [5] Michaela Barnett - Ballotpedia
• [6] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [7] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [8] United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [9] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [10] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
• [11] Candidate Information | Williamson County, TN - Official Site
• [13] Elections Calendar | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [14] Bruce Fine - Wikipedia
• [15] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [16] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia

Public filings

Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.

Tennessee — campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Fine”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Fine”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Fine”and, if needed, select the applicable position.

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