Richard Baker
Independent · Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives · Tennessee District 1 — TN
About Richard
Richard Baker is a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (Tennessee District 1) in TN . 2026 General Election.
Office
U.S. House of Representatives
District
Tennessee District 1 — TN
Party
Independent
State
TN
Status
Challenger
Election
Tue, November 3, 2026
Running for U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. House of Representatives · Tennessee District 1 — TN
A U.S. Representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget and advocates for their congressional district in Washington, D.C.
- One of 435 voting members of the U.S. House.
- All federal spending bills must originate in the House.
What this office can do
- Propose and vote on federal laws.
- Approve federal budgets and funding levels.
- Conduct oversight of federal agencies.
- Represent district needs in Congress.
What this office cannot do alone
- Set state or local laws and taxes alone.
- Run federal agencies day-to-day.
- Change court decisions alone.
Term: 2 years · Level: Federal · WhyIVote civic explanation — not a campaign claim.
Why I'm Running
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Personal Background
Civic experience and community roles
- Independent
- U.S. House of Representatives
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Policy
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