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Matt Van Epps is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.
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U.S. House Tennessee District 7
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 6, 2026
General election
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Aftyn Behn is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 51 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.
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IndependentFirst-time candidate
Andrew Koontz is running for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in a first run for office (Independent).
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Benjamin Estes ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Brandon Ogles ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026.
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Caleb Stack ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateFounder and CEO
A Democrat and founder and CEO of a public affairs firm, Copeland is running for this first U.S. House bid from Tennessee's 7th District. He emphasizes bridging political division, returning accountability to Congress, and supporting working families and the middle class.
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David Jones ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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David Richard Holbert ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jamie Jo Carothers is an independent writer running for Governor of Wisconsin in her first campaign. She emphasizes education and student wellness programs, addressing the economy and cost of living, and balancing environmental resource use.
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Jason Knight ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jay Reedy is a Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 74 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.
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John Wesley Smith IV ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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John Wilt ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Jonathan Thorp ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Joy Davis ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Lowell Reynolds is running for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in a first run for office (Independent). Lowell Reynolds emphasizes economic policy and education.
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Michael Vogel ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Noah Cline ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Robby Moore ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Robert James Sutherby ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Scerick Richard Longcope ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Stan Marlar ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Steven Hooper ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Stewart Parks ran for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
RepublicanIncumbentAdvanced
Matt Van Epps is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in the 2026 general election. They are the incumbent.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedFounder and CEO
A Democrat and founder and CEO of a public affairs firm, Copeland is running for this first U.S. House bid from Tennessee's 7th District. He emphasizes bridging political division, returning accountability to Congress, and supporting working families and the middle class.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEnglish teacher
Joshua Sales is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvocate
Lore Bergman is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Saletta Holloway is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Vincent Dixie is a Democratic candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 54 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.
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