In TN’s 7th District special Congressional election, Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn have traded jabs, but haven’t met face-to-face.

In 2026, voters in the Memphis metro area will go to the polls in May, August and November for a variety of races.

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — It’s election day and voting is underway in parts of West Tennessee. Many residents are hitting the polls this afternoon in Humboldt and Selmer. On the ballot in Humboldt are mayor, aldermen, and school trustee seats.

The upcoming special election in the 7th Congressional District, triggered by Mark Green’s decision to vacate the seat in the middle of his term for greener pastures, affords Tennessee Democrats a rare and precious opportunity to parlay the quirks of special election turnout into a stunning upset that would flip an otherwise safe red seat

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger for re-election in 2026. Trump shared his endorsement on the Truth Social platform Monday. “Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger is doing an incredible job representing the wonderful people of Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District!” Trump wrote.

The Memphis native and White Station High School Alum is currently serving his fifth term representing the 8th District of Tennessee.

United States will hold statewide and local elections on November 4 including Governor races in Virginia and New Jersey, multiple Mayoral contests, and several special Congressional elections. The results are expected to offer early signals about voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.