Tennessee's 7th District: A Clash of Political Forces

Candidates Clash for Congressional Seat

• Van Epps
• Former Army helicopter pilot
• Head of Tennessee Department of General Services
• Strong backing with endorsements from Trump and Green

• Won primary with ease

• Behn
• State representative
• Progressive activist
• Narrowly won her primary
• Often compared to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

National Attention and Spending Surge

• Endorsements:
• Trump supports Van Epps

• Harris supports Behn

• Fundraising:
• Van Epps: $590,000
• Behn: $1,000,000

District Dynamics

• Historical Context:
• Republican stronghold for years
• Includes parts of Davidson County, which leans Democratic

Election Details

• Special Elections:
• Part of a series of special elections this year

• Outcome could hint at broader political trends

• Election Day:
• Voters head to the polls on Tuesday
• Polls close at 7 p.m. local time
• 466,000 registered voters
• Early voting numbers suggest high interest with over 84,000 ballots cast before election day

Results and Future Implications

• Tallying:
• Race is tight
• Results could take time to tally

• Past elections saw quick results, but this one might be different

• Future Elections:
• 336 days left until the 2026 midterm elections
• This race could set the tone for what's to come