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David S. Kerr Jr
Current office and 2026 campaign
David Kerr Jr., a member of the Democratic Party, is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 1st Congressional District 1. He declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 6, 2026 1. As the current date is May 11, 2026, this election has not yet occurred and its outcome remains unknown.
Kerr describes himself as a lifelong Tennessean, a father of two, and a United States Marine Corps veteran who served from 1997 to 2017 13. He states that he is running to restore accountability and genuine representation to Washington 3. Kerr completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026 1.
In March 2026, Kerr participated in a town hall event in Erwin, Tennessee, alongside other Democratic congressional candidates for the district 2. During this appearance, he engaged with voters regarding his vision for the future 2.
Background and education
David Kerr Jr. is a lifelong Tennessean who grew up in South Knoxville before moving to the Cedar Bluff area during his teenage years 3. He attended Knoxville Catholic High School, where he played basketball and earned a high school diploma 13.
Kerr served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997 to 2017 1. He later earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2016 1.
Career
David Kerr Jr. served in the United States Marine Corps from 1997 to 2017 1. He is a lifelong Tennessean who grew up in South Knoxville before moving to the Cedar Bluff area during his teenage years 3. Kerr earned a high school diploma from Knoxville Catholic High School, where he played basketball 13. He later received a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2016 1.
Professional information regarding Kerr's non-political career is not detailed in the provided sources. While academic records exist for individuals named David Kerr in fields such as developmental psychology and mathematics, these do not correspond to the candidate running for Tennessee's 1st Congressional District 45. Similarly, medical professional profiles for a David J. Kerr are unrelated to this candidate 6.
Office history
David Kerr Jr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997 to 2017 1. He is a lifelong Tennessean who grew up in South Knoxville before moving to the Cedar Bluff area during his teenage years 3. Kerr earned a high school diploma from Knoxville Catholic High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2016 1.
Kerr has not held any elected or appointed public office prior to his current campaign. He is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 1st Congressional District as a member of the Democratic Party 1. Kerr declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 6, 2026 1.
Family
Kerr self-describes as a father of two 3. He is a lifelong Tennessean who grew up in South Knoxville before moving to the Cedar Bluff area during his teenage years 3.