Dewey Bryan is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives representing Tennessee's 8th Congressional District 1. He has declared his candidacy in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1. The general election for this seat is set to occur on November 3, 2026 1.
Bryan qualified for the ballot during a filing period that was originally due on March 10, 2026, but was reopened until May 15, 2026, following redistricting 2. The Tennessee Secretary of State listed Bryan among the candidates for federal offices as of late March 2026 3. Political analysis published in May 2026 characterizes the district as heavily favoring the Republican Party, with prediction markets indicating a high probability of a Republican victory 4.
Dewey Bryan has not held any prior elected or appointed office 1. He is currently running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Tennessee's 8th Congressional District as a member of the Democratic Party 1. Bryan declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary, which was scheduled for August 6, 2026 1. The general election for this seat is set for November 3, 2026 1.
Information regarding other races run or lost by Bryan is not provided in the available sources.