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Bruce Fine
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Bruce Fine is an independent candidate running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District 1. He declared his candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026 1. In 2026, Fine completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey 1.
Background and education
Bruce Fine earned a high school diploma from North Miami Beach Senior High School 1. He subsequently attended the University of Florida, where he received a bachelor's degree in 1997 1.
Career
Bruce 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 1. His professional background includes work as a journalist 1.
Fine has established a career in stand-up comedy, performing at venues such as the Improv at Harveys alongside Robert Duchaine 2. He released a DVD titled "The Fire Is Still Burning" and developed a year-in-review project 2. His comedy work includes a parody of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” which garnered hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube 2. Fine has appeared on television programs including the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” where he received a standing ovation, and “Comics Unleashed” 2. He is available for booking as a performer, guest speaker, or for corporate events and private parties 3.
Office history
Bruce Fine has not held any prior elected or appointed public office 1. He is running as an independent candidate for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District in the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026 1.
Sources
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 (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Fine”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county 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.
Federal offices — campaign finance
- US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), not with state systems — FEC candidate search. Filter by office, state, and cycle to narrow the results. Financial disclosures (personal assets and income) for members of Congress and congressional candidates are filed with the US House Clerk or US Senate Office of Public Records, depending on the office.