{"biography":"DeVante R. Hill is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee\u2019s 5th Congressional District, running in the 2026 election cycle [1]. His primary election was scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general midterm election set for November 3, 2026 [17].\n\nHill identifies as a military veteran with over ten years of service, a background he credits with teaching him the importance of logistics, coordination, and decision-making under pressure [17]. He applies this perspective to his campaign platform, arguing that government systems should operate with similar responsibility to prevent harm to citizens [17].\n\nHill\u2019s campaign focuses on three core policy areas: healthcare access, education reform, and logistical infrastructure [17]. On healthcare, he advocates for expanding affordable access, particularly in rural and underserved communities, improving care for veterans, reducing prescription drug costs, and strengthening community health infrastructure [17]. Regarding education, Hill emphasizes preparing students for the modern workforce through investment in teachers and support for vocational and technical training, aiming to ensure graduates possess skills that translate into economic opportunity [17]. On logistics, he argues for improved supply chains and transportation infrastructure to efficiently move people and resources [17].\n\nHill has also addressed social issues, specifically LGBTQIA rights, stating that the federal government should frame these issues as human rights conversations regarding dignity, safety, and equal protection rather than debates centered on sexuality [17]. He attributes his outlook partly to family influence, specifically crediting his grandmother for providing wisdom [17].\n\n## Sources\n\n[10] [DeVante R. Hill | BallotReady](https://www.ballotready.org/people/devante-r-hill)\n[17] [SHEEN Magazine Devante Hill: A Veteran\u2019s Vision for Congress - SHEEN Magazine](https://www.sheenmagazine.com/devante-hill-a-veterans-vision-for-congress/)","campaigns":[{"contest":"us_house_5","county":"Bedford","county_count":17,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"US House District 5"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"DeVante R.","fullname":"DeVante R. Hill","lastname":"Hill","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"us_house_5","contest_title":"US House District 5","county":"Bedford","county_count":17,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"us_house_5","office_title":null,"party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"D","primary":{"contest":"us_house_5","contest_title":"US House District 5","county":"Bedford","county_count":17,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"us_house_5","office_title":null,"party":"D","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"us_house_5","office_title":"US House District 5","state":"TN","terms":[]}],"summary":"DeVante R. Hill is a Democratic candidate for TN-05 in 2026, a veteran with over 10 years of service focusing on healthcare, education, and logistics.","terms":[],"token":"xbI1VWeTyu"}