1996Final results
1996 election for Tennessee's 2nd District
U.S. House · Tennessee
John J. Duncan, Jr. (R) won with 70.7% of the vote, defeating Stephen Smith (D) by 42.1 points.
John J. Duncan, Jr.Republican · winner
70.7%150,953
Stephen SmithDemocrat
28.6%61,020
Chris G. DimitIndependent
0.6%1,306
George NjezicIndependent
0.1%289
213,574 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1996
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Stephen SmithJohn J. Duncan, Jr.
$55.3K
Raised by the campaign
$511.7K
$53.8K
Spent by the campaign
$260.8K
$513
Cash on hand
$531.4K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1996.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1996
The candidates
John J. Duncan, Jr. (R)Stephen Smith (D)
Also on the ballot: Chris G. Dimit (Independent), 0.6%; George Njezic (Independent), 0.1%