Former Tennessee commissioner Matt Van Epps will face off against state Rep. Aftyn Behn in December’s general election.
What to know before you vote in Tennessee’s special congressional primary
Tuesday’s congressional primary will determine the final matchup for the Dec. 2 general election to replace former District 7 Congressman Mark Green. Green announced an early retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives less than six months into his term, triggering this special election.
Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett
Update: This story was updated Oct. 6 with the latest spending data from the School Freedom Fund. Out-of-state groups have funneled millions of dollars into Tennessee’s special congressional race, outpacing the fundraising totals for most frontrunners.
Early voting for Tennessee’s special congressional primary begins. Here’s how candidates are trying to stand out
As early voting kicks off, Republicans and Democrats running for the state’s 7th congressional district are trying to distinguish themselves.
Meet the congressional candidates for Tennessee’s special election
With the filing deadline come and gone, the candidates are set for the Oct. 7 special primary election.




