The primaries for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election were held on October 7, 2025. Former Tennessee General Services Commissioner Matt Van Epps emerged as the Republican nominee, while state Representative Aftyn Behn captured the Democratic nomination.

Van Epps, who received endorsements from President Donald Trump, Governor Bill Lee, and Rep. Jim Jordan, secured a majority in a crowded Republican field. Behn, known for her advocacy on health care access and gun control, won a four-way Democratic contest.

United States House of Representatives District 7 Republican Primary

Matt Van Epps (R): 19,001

Jody Barrett (R): 9,335

Gino Bulso (R): 4,004

Lee Reeves (R): 1,929

Mason Foley (R): 1,022

Stewart Parks (R): 595

Jason D. Knight (R): 381

Stuart Cooper (R): 239

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