THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Michaela Barnett
Candidate for U.S. House · Tennessee · District 2
THE PERSON
Background
Michaela Barnett’s campaign identifies her as an engineer and small-business owner in Knox County. Her background includes doctoral study in civil engineering, starting a college composting program and work in Congress.
Education
- Civil engineering · doctoral study; institution and completion details not established in reviewed text
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 2 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Tennessee Secretary of State · November 3, 2026 general-election house candidate list ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.