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ADAM JAY VELK
Candidate for U.S. House
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CHALLENGER
Biography
Adam Jay Velk is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, filing for the 2026 election. He currently serves as the Director of the Green McAdoo Cultural Center in Knoxville, TN, where he focuses on historical interpretation, community outreach, and projects related to desegregation history. Velk previously worked for the National Park Service at various sites, including the White House.