David Kustoff — U.S. Representative (TN-8)
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David Kustoff — U.S. Representative (TN-8)

Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative
Role: U.S. Representative, Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District (2017–present); House Financial Services Committee
Priority: P2

## Basis for Inclusion

Subject Classification: Public Official — serving U.S. Representative

Basis for Inclusion: (1) Signed the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief; (2) voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6–7, 2021.

What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.

Who Is David Kustoff?

David Kustoff (born October 8, 1966, Memphis, Tennessee) is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District since 2017. He is a former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee (2006–2009). TN-8 covers western Tennessee including the Memphis suburbs.


Documented Actions: 2020 Election

December 11, 2020: Signed Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief

David Kustoff signed the amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155.

Source: Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief of 126 Representatives.

January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results

David Kustoff voted YEA on the House objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania’s certified electoral results.

Source: GovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.


Accountability Status

Current status: Serving as U.S. Representative (TN-8th)
Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations


Sources

  1. Wikipedia, “David Kustoff”
  2. GovTrack.us, Rep. David Kustoff
  3. Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief

Last Updated: May 22, 2026
Profile Status: Active — currently serving

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