7th Congressional District

Republican U.S Congressional winner for the seventh district Matt Van Epps speaks to supporters during a rally in Franklin.

Republicans keep Tennessee congressional seat in unexpectedly close race

Marianna Bacallao

Republican Matt Van Epps fended off Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn with nearly 53% of the vote, a much narrower margin than previous years.

FILE - This combination image shows Aftyn Behn, left, Nov. 13, 2025, Nashville, Tenn. and Matt Van Epps, Nov. 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

Government & Politics

Tennessee's special congressional race could be tight. Here's who's running

Marianna Bacallao

Tuesday’s special congressional election could be a much tighter race than anticipated.

Tennessee Rep. Aftyn Behn (left) and former state commissioner Matt Van Epps (right) will face off in the general election for Tennessee's 7th congressional district.

Government & Politics

How competitive is Tennessee's special congressional race?

Marianna Bacallao

Republican Mark Green's surprise retirement could present an opportunity for Democrats.

A poll of Republican voters in Congressional District 7 shows four candidates in a dead heat.

Government & Politics

Poll shows dead heat between top four Republicans in Tennessee special congressional election

J. Holly McCall

A poll released Tuesday shows a dead heat between the top four Republican candidates vying to succeed former U.S. Rep. Mark Green in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District.

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., took it upon herself to help boost women's numbers in a party dominated by white men.

Government & Politics

How A Record Number Of Republican Women Got Elected To Congress

Danielle Kurtzleben

The number of GOP women elected in 2020 pales in comparison with Democrats' numbers, but their increased representation may attest to the power of focused recruitment efforts.