Kustoff wins Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District

MEMPHIS (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney David Kustoff has won the open seat representing Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Rickey Hobson.

Kustoff became the favorite in the heavily Republican district after winning the GOP primary over 12 opponents in August.

His victory all but assured him of a seat in the U.S. House, where he is set to replace U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher, who decided not to seek a fourth term.

The district stretches from suburban Memphis through 14 other, mostly rural counties in west Tennessee.