Republican Matt Van Epps won the Tennessee special congressional election held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in the 7th Congressional District.
Basic result
Matt Van Epps, a GOP candidate and military veteran, defeated Democratic state representative Aftyn Behn to keep the district in Republican hands. The race was relatively close for such a strongly Republican district, with Van Epps winning by single digits according to major outlets.
Context of the election
This special election filled the U.S. House seat previously held by Republican Mark Green, who resigned earlier in 2025. The contest drew national attention because it affected the size of the Republican majority in the House and was seen as an indicator for the 2026 midterms.
