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U.S. House · TN-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Kristi Burke

Democratic candidate for Tennessee's 1st Congressional District

Kristi Burke is an East Tennessee mural artist, small business owner and civic educator focused on healthcare, public schools and economic fairness.

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DistrictTN-01
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Kristi stands.

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Universal healthcare and debt

  • Supports Medicare for All so people can receive affordable care without facing unmanageable medical debt

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Public schools and students

  • Supports fully funding Title I and IDEA, universal school meals and investment in public education

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Tax fairness for families

  • Supports closing corporate tax loopholes and shifting the tax burden away from working families

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Rural roads and broadband

  • Supports investment in rural roads, drinking water, broadband and hospitals to strengthen local communities

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Social Security and retirement

  • Supports protecting and expanding Social Security so older people can retire with reliable financial support

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Elections and government ethics

  • Supports reducing corporate political money, ending partisan gerrymandering and stronger judicial accountability

Record and background

Record & experience.

  • Experience

    Beauty industry worker

    Worked in the beauty industry.

  • Experience

    Mural artist

    Painted public and private spaces.

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    Mural business founder

    Built the mural business.

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    Mural business owner

    Ran the small business.

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    YouTube civic educator

    Created critical-thinking videos.

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    Chalk protest organizer

    Organized outside the congressional office.

  • Accomplishment

    Murals across three states

    Completed dozens, including Florida city halls.

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