Scott DesJarlais — Former U.S. Representative (TN-4)
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Scott DesJarlais — Former U.S. Representative (TN-4)

Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative (former) Role: Served 2011–2025; Retired from Congress in January 2025 Priority: P3

## Basis for Inclusion

Subject Classification: Former Public Official — Retired from Congress in January 2025

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 Scott DesJarlais?

Scott Eugene DesJarlais (born February 21, 1964, Sturgis, South Dakota) is a Republican former U.S. Representative who served Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District from 2011 to 2025. He is a physician. DesJarlais was involved in personal controversies including reported affairs and allegations about pressuring women to have abortions, despite his anti-abortion legislative stance. He retired from Congress in January 2025.


Documented Actions: 2020 Election

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

Scott DesJarlais 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

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

Source: GovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.


Accountability Status

Current status: Retired from Congress in January 2025 Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations


Sources

  1. Wikipedia, “Scott DesJarlais”
  2. GovTrack.us
  3. Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief

Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Profile Status: Former member — Retired from Congress in January 2025

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