Charlotte Bergmann

Party Affiliation and Governing Philosophy

Bergmann runs as a conservative Republican challenging a longtime Democratic seat in Tennessee's 9th District.

She has repeatedly sought the Republican nomination in the Memphis-area 9th District, framing herself as a conservative alternative to the district's Democratic representation.

Support for Rural and Urban Communities

Bergmann emphasizes Republican policies that she says protect vulnerable rural and urban communities.

In an op-ed she argued that with leadership comes responsibility and that Republicans must pursue policies to save the most vulnerable rural and urban communities.

Redistricting and Election Integrity

Bergmann pushes back on claims that redrawing Tennessee's 9th District was racially motivated.

She publicly rejected charges of racist redistricting and criticized national Democratic figures, positioning herself against those narratives.

Challenging Democratic Incumbency in Memphis

Bergmann positions herself as a challenger to longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen's seat.

News coverage describes her as a Memphis activist challenging Rep. Cohen for the House seat, running to flip a historically Democratic district.

Minority Representation in the GOP

Bergmann presents herself as a Black Republican candidate seeking to broaden the party's appeal.

Media coverage framed her candidacy in the context of Republican efforts and challenges around minority representation in the House.

Campaign Finance and Transparency

Bergmann has participated in the standard FEC disclosure process as a federal candidate.

Reporting noted she filed final financial disclosures ahead of the Tennessee primaries alongside other congressional candidates.