America’s political spotlight is on Tennessee as voters in the 7th congressional district head to the polls Tuesday, December 2, for a special election to replace former Republican Rep. Mark Green. The race has tightened in recent weeks, drawing national attention as both parties fight for control of a seat just west of Nashville.
What to Know:
- The district includes parts of Davidson County and 13 other counties.
- Republican candidate Matt Van Epps, a decorated Army veteran, leads Democrat Aftyn Behn, a state representative, by 2 points in the latest Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey—within the margin of error.
- Top GOP figures, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump, have campaigned for Van Epps.
- Behn has drawn support from leading Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris.
- The race comes amid Democratic momentum in off‑year elections, including wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City.
- Green resigned in July to enter the private sector, leaving the seat open. He had won reelection in 2024 with nearly 60% of the vote.
- The district has historically leaned Republican, with Trump carrying it by 22 points in the 2024 presidential election.
Stay with Newsweek as Tennessee voters decide who will fill the 7th district seat.
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