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United States Representative, Congressional District 7

Unofficial result: Won — Matt Van Epps (Republican)

Source: elections.tn.gov

Congressional District 7, Tennessee
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
  • Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
  • Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Independent

As of October 2026, we found no public information about Andrew J. Koontz's job, background, or goals.

Democratic

Darden Copeland is a Nashville businessman who founded a public affairs and public relations firm after decades of work on political campaigns. He is a University of Richmond graduate focused on working and middle-class families.

Independent

Lowell Reynolds is a Nashville music producer and Grammy-winning audio engineer who is a third-year law student at Syracuse University. His priorities include restoring congressional checks on executive power and individual liberty.

Republican · Incumbent

Matt Van Epps is a West Point graduate and Army combat aviator who led the Tennessee Department of General Services before his 2025 election to the U.S. House. His priorities include border security and cutting taxes and regulations.

Records: Environment and Public Health 3 for, 6 against, National Defense 5 for, Anti-Corruption 4 for,

Sources: fec.gov2