Tennessee's 7th Congressional District election, 2024

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Tennessee's 7th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 4, 2024
Primary: August 1, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: Varies by county Voting in Tennessee
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 7th Congressional District of Tennessee, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was August 1, 2024. The filing deadline was April 4, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 60.0%-38.1%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 56.4%-41.3%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Tennessee's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 1 Democratic primary)
• Tennessee's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 1 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Incumbent Mark Green defeated Megan Barry and Shaun Greene in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Green (R)	59.5	191,992
		Megan Barry (D)	38.0	122,764
	Submit photo	Shaun Greene (Independent)	2.4	7,900

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 322,656
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Megan Barry advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Megan Barry	100.0	22,512

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,512
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Incumbent Mark Green advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on August 1, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Green	100.0	31,871

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,871
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Caleb Stack (R)
• Stan Marlar (R)
• Brandon Ogles (R)

Candidate profiles

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Megan Barry

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a wife, mother, businesswoman, former At-Large Council Member and the first woman elected mayor of Nashville. My campaign is focused on protecting reproductive freedom, supporting economic development, and improving access to affordable healthcare. I’m running for Congress to bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to Washington for the people of Tennessee’s 7th District."

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Key Messages

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I am committed to restoring and protecting reproductive freedom. In Congress, I'll support the Women’s Health Protection Act to codify the protections of Roe v. Wade and ensure that reproductive decisions remain between a woman and her doctor.

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I will enhance economic opportunity and affordability in our district, advocating for continued investment in infrastructure and job creation to support small businesses and economic growth, while lowering taxes for working families by ensuring corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share.

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With hospital closures and healthcare access dwindling in rural areas, I will prioritize expanding healthcare services, lowering prescription drug prices, and making mental health and substance use disorder treatments more accessible to all Tennesseans.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2024.

Shaun Greene

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Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I was born and raised in South Florida, where I went to Florida Atlantic University and received my B.A. in Social Studies education in 2012. I taught 7th grade civics in Florida for 5 years before moving to Tennessee with my wife in 2017. Since then, my wife and I celebrated having a son who has become my inspiration, joy, and comedic relief. I live a simple life and never imagined I would end up running for Congress. In January 2024 I had enough of the political games the House of Representatives was playing and decided to look at who was running for District 7. I was not happy with either of my choices and could not help but feel I could do a better job. So, I set out to begin the process to start a formal campaign for office. It has been an eye-opening experience, but at every twist and turn it has only energized me. I started this grassroots campaign to end party politics and champion the voices of the voters of District 7. My goal is to unite people by building on common ground, finding solutions, and bringing open honest conversation. Together we can take back the power and put it back where it belongs, with the people."

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Key Messages

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As an independent I am responsible only to the voters of District 7. I have an obligation to stand for everyone within my district, that includes my supporters but also those who did not vote and even those who voted for a different candidate. I want to help end the partisan tribalism and limit the influence of money in politics to stop special interests' groups from drowning out the voices of the people.

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Our national debt and deficit need to be dealt with now. Since the 2008 financial crisis, congress has failed to hold banks accountable and has resorted to printing money to "kick the can down the road". This had led to unimaginable national debt and soaring wealth inequality. We can fix this; it must be done now. The only thing missing is for congress to stop fighting and do their job! Congress cannot simply throw money at every problem and hope it goes away, nor can we allow the wealthiest 1% to avoid paying hundreds of billions in taxes. We need to approach this problem from both sides; tax reform and responsible budgeting.

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Education is one of the most important investments any government can make in the future. Helping young people fulfill their potential benefits everyone. Right now, our kids need our help, fighting over who is at fault and pointing fingers doesn't solve problems. It's time to step back, take a breathe and have honest conversations about where we are and where we want to go. Then we can create a plan to get there. Our kids deserve better.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Tennessee

Election information in Tennessee: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 7, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 7, 2024
• Online: Oct. 7, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 29, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 29, 2024
• Online: Oct. 29, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: N/A
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 16, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

Varies - 7:00 p.m. (CST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Megan Barry (D)

I am committed to restoring and protecting reproductive freedom. In Congress, I'll support the Women’s Health Protection Act to codify the protections of Roe v. Wade and ensure that reproductive decisions remain between a woman and her doctor.

I will enhance economic opportunity and affordability in our district, advocating for continued investment in infrastructure and job creation to support small businesses and economic growth, while lowering taxes for working families by ensuring corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share.

With hospital closures and healthcare access dwindling in rural areas, I will prioritize expanding healthcare services, lowering prescription drug prices, and making mental health and substance use disorder treatments more accessible to all Tennesseans.

Shaun Greene (Independent)

As an independent I am responsible only to the voters of District 7. I have an obligation to stand for everyone within my district, that includes my supporters but also those who did not vote and even those who voted for a different candidate. I want to help end the partisan tribalism and limit the influence of money in politics to stop special interests' groups from drowning out the voices of the people.

Our national debt and deficit need to be dealt with now. Since the 2008 financial crisis, congress has failed to hold banks accountable and has resorted to printing money to "kick the can down the road". This had led to unimaginable national debt and soaring wealth inequality. We can fix this; it must be done now. The only thing missing is for congress to stop fighting and do their job! Congress cannot simply throw money at every problem and hope it goes away, nor can we allow the wealthiest 1% to avoid paying hundreds of billions in taxes. We need to approach this problem from both sides; tax reform and responsible budgeting.

Education is one of the most important investments any government can make in the future. Helping young people fulfill their potential benefits everyone. Right now, our kids need our help, fighting over who is at fault and pointing fingers doesn't solve problems. It's time to step back, take a breathe and have honest conversations about where we are and where we want to go. Then we can create a plan to get there. Our kids deserve better.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Megan Barry (D)

I’m passionate about addressing the overdose crisis, which has affected countless families, including my own. In 2017, my husband Bruce and I lost our only son, Max, to an overdose. This tragedy drives my commitment to fighting for real solutions. I support expanding mental health services, improving treatment for substance use disorder, and ensuring overdose prevention programs are funded. I’ll fight for access to life-saving medications like naloxone and destigmatizing substance use disorder. No family should endure this loss. We need bipartisan action to save lives and end this epidemic.

Shaun Greene (Independent)

Public Education, National debt/deficit, Wealth Inequality, Health Care, and Science\Technology.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

The person who had the greatest impact on my life was my Grandfather, he was an inspiration and wealth of knowledge. I pestered him with questions from a very early age. I wanted to know all about the world and how it worked, and he would patiently sit and explain. He did not give me over simplified answers, instead he took the time to give me a complete answer with context to better understand how that answer fit in with the wider world. More than anything he listened to me and made me feel valued. He helped foster my curiosity and shared his wisdom freely. I learned many things but most importantly I learned how when we actually listen to one another we gain so much more. I miss him every day, but if he could see me now, I know he would be proud. More recently I have been reading "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, during the pandemic when we all became so isolated, and the world seemed so bleak. His words have helped me shake off the gloom and see the problems of the world around me as challenges and opportunities. If you have not read it already, I highly recommend it; it is short but packs so much into each line.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

Elected officials must work for the benefit of the people, not corporations, not the ultra wealthy. In order to achieve this there must be open honest communication with the public and all public officials need to be held to the highest standards of accountability and ethics.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

Open minded curiosity: I love to learn, and I love to help others learn, that is why I became a teacher. When I see something, I disagree with or something I know nothing/too little about, I go out of my way to find out more. I deeply believe that we need to frequently challenge our own beliefs and values, so we do not become trapped in echo chambers. I feel it is important to not just look for new information but when we do find it, reevaluate and if necessary, adjust our beliefs based on that new information. I think this is an especially important quality for a representative because I am being empowered by the voters not to push my own ideology and beliefs but to represent theirs. In an age with such a contentious political environment we need more people who are willing to acknowledge opposing views as valid and not simply shut out people we disagree with.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Megan Barry (D)

An elected member of Congress needs to represent constituents by focusing on real solutions, not partisan gamesmanship. This means showing up in the district while also voting for bills that help constituents like access to healthcare, jobs, reproductive freedom, gun safety, and more. Constituents deserve leaders who listen, collaborate, and deliver results which may mean working across the aisle to get things done. My opponent, Mark Green, has failed to show up. He has failed to support bipartisan bills that could make meaningful differences in the lives of TN D7 constituents, bills that would address the overdose crisis by making our borders more secure, bills that would bring needed infrastructure and jobs to the district, bills that would protect a women’s right to birth control, IVF and reproductive health, bills that would help our veterans with healthcare, housing and mental health. Tennesseans deserve better.

Shaun Greene (Independent)

The role of the House of Representatives, is to represent the people of your district. To have frequent, open dialog with voters and use that input to make better decisions about legislation. They also have a responsibility to drive civic engagement and strength the bonds within our community.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Megan Barry (D)

Legacy building is a lofty goal. My goal is more simple. My goal is to wake up everyday and utilize the power of the office to help make people’s lives better. Whether it’s through access to affordable medications like reducing the price of insulin, stopping the flow of fentanyl at the border, or bringing good jobs and infrastructure to forgotten communities - I want to build coalitions that enact real change. I want to serve with compassion and empathy and be remembered as someone who made a difference in the lives of others.

Shaun Greene (Independent)

"A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in". I want to leave the world in a better state than when I came into it.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

The first event I can remember was Desert Storm, although I was only 4 at the time I loved military aircraft. I remember watching the news and seeing the jets launching off aircraft carriers.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

I worked for Circuit City when I was in high school. I don't remember, 4-5 years?

What is your favorite book? Why?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

My all time favorite is the Hobbit, I love Middle Earth, the characters, setting, and the way the story draws you in. I read it in Elementary school and have continued to reread it every couple of years since. I am not a fan of the movie unfortunately. The newest book that I am obsessed with is "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. Violet Sorrengail is such an amazing character and I absolutely love how she refuses to let others hold her back or tell her what she is incapable of.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

Tony Stark?

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

"Cheeseburger in paradise" by Jimmy Buffett

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

Depression, I have struggled with it since I was young. I worry about the future, and I see problems all around me, so I turn inward and turn against myself. It was only after my son was born that I started to build the tools and support that I needed to deal with it. Mental health is something so many people are also facing, and I want people to know they are not alone. If you or someone you know needs help, ask for help. There are many programs and organizations with millions of people who want to help, find one that fits your needs and start today.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

The Constitution begins with "We the People", it is clear that our government was always intended to be made from and serve the people of the United States. At a time when confidence in our elected officials is at their lowest we need people we can trust. Many Americans no longer feel they can trust public officials and to address this we need to bring in new independent voices to bring transparency and accountability. Together we can bring back the confidence of the people and solve our most pressing issues.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

Our healthcare system is broken and literally killing us. Americans are paying more for healthcare than any other developed nation and we have some of the worst medical outcomes. Millions of people have no health insurance. If they do have it, many cannot afford to go to the doctor or skip treatment because of the cost of medication. Many of the leading causes of death in the country are preventable, instead our system focuses on treating people after they become sick and only if they can afford it. Even from an economic point of view, we are wasting trillions of dollars and losing productivity to a system that largely has no accountability. Addressing the health-care crisis will go a long way in dealing with so many other national issues. We should be encouraging new companies to help break up the bloated monopolies by using AI and innovative technology that reduces the cost of healthcare.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

I do not, I would like to see the length of terms extended to 3 years with a term limit of 3 terms. As it is now House members are perpetually campaigning for re-election. This means raising money and spending large parts of their time not focused on solving problems. Extending the term limit would shrink the influence of large donors and allow members to spend more of their time focused on legislation.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

I support setting term limits for both the House and Senate.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

I look to representative David Schweikert (AZ) and Jeff Jackson (NC) as role models for what kind of representative I want to be. They have made considerable efforts to have open and honest discussions with the public about what is going on in the Country. We need more elected officials like them, that can have a civilized discussion and listen to different points of view so that we can achieve a common goal.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Shaun Greene (Independent)

You should never trust and atom. They make everything up. :)

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

Without compromise we cannot function as a society. Compromise should not be looked at as a failure to stick to your principles but as a successfully building on common ground toward a common goal.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

Our skyrocketing debt and deficient can not be allowed to continue, the longer we wait to take action the hard it will be and the more devastating the consequence will be. We need to be more responsible with our spending while at the same time looking at how to increase federal revenue. The IRS is predicting a "tax gap" of 625 billion dollars! The vast majority of this gap comes from unclaimed profits from only 1% of Americans. We need to tackle this problem in as many ways possible. Future generations will pay the price if we fail to act.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Megan Barry (D)

I have been proud to receive endorsements from the Tennessee Young Democrats, the Tennessee College Democrats, Newtown Action Alliance, Nashville Building Trades Council, the IBEW Local 429, the UA Local 572, Firefighters IAFF Local 140, the Carpenters Local 223, the National Education Association, and the Tennessee AFL-CIO.

What committees interest you?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

Appropriations, Armed Services, Budget, Education/Labor, Science/Technology, and the Ways & Means committees.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Shaun Greene (Independent)

When you are elected to a federal office like the House, you have pledged to put aside your personal ambitions and become a public servant. All members of Congress should have complete public transparency and should not be allowed to use their position for financial gains. I support the Spanberger's TRUST in Congress Act.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Mark Green	Republican Party	$2,193,882	$2,254,372	$66,857	As of December 31, 2024
Megan Barry	Democratic Party	$1,246,180	$1,246,180	$0	As of December 31, 2024
Shaun Greene	Independent	$262	$255	$0	As of December 31, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Tennessee's 7th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Tennessee in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Tennessee, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Tennessee	U.S. House	All candidates	25	N/A	4/4/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Tennessee.

Tennessee U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	9	9	0	31	18	4	2	33.3%	3	33.3%
2022	9	9	1	36	18	4	4	44.4%	3	37.5%
2020	9	9	2	45	18	6	2	44.4%	3	42.9%
2018	9	9	2	49	18	6	7	72.2%	5	71.4%
2016	9	9	2	48	18	4	6	55.6%	5	71.4%
2014	9	9	0	39	18	3	8	61.1%	8	88.9%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Tennessee in 2024. Information below was calculated on May 2, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Thirty-one candidates ran for Tennessee’s nine U.S. House districts, including 19 Democrats and 12 Republicans. That’s 3.4 candidates per district, less than in the previous three election cycles. There were 4.0 candidates per district in 2022, 5.0 candidates per district in 2020, and 5.4 in 2018.

The number of candidates who ran for the U.S. House in Tennessee in 2024 is also lower than any other year this decade.

No seats were open in 2024, meaning all incumbents ran for re-election. The last time all incumbents ran for re-election in Tennessee was in 2014.

Six candidates—five Democrats and one Republican—ran for the 8th Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a seat in Tennessee in 2024.

Six primaries—four Democratic and two Republican—were contested in 2024, the fewest this decade. There were eight contested primaries in 2022, eight in 2020, 13 in 2018, 10 in 2016, and 11 in 2014.

Three incumbents—one Democrat and two Republicans—were in contested primaries in 2024. That’s the same as the previous two election cycles.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all eight districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+10. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 10 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Tennessee's 7th the 144th most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Tennessee's 7th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
41.3%	56.4%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
39.4	57.6	R+18.2

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Tennessee, 2020

Tennessee presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 15 Democratic wins
• 16 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R

See also: Party control of Tennessee state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Tennessee's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Tennessee
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	1	1
Republican	2	7	9
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	1	1
Total	2	9	11

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Tennessee's top three state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Tennessee, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Bill Lee
Secretary of State	Tre Hargett
Attorney General	Jonathan Skrmetti

State legislature

Tennessee State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	6
	Republican Party	27
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		33

Tennessee House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	24
	Republican Party	75
	Independent	0
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		99

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Tennessee Party Control: 1992-2024
Five years of Democratic trifectas  •  Fourteen years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Tennessee's 7th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Incumbent Mark Green defeated Odessa Kelly and Steven Hooper in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Green (R)	60.0	108,421
		Odessa Kelly (D)	38.1	68,973
	Submit photo	Steven Hooper (Independent)	1.9	3,428

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 180,822
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Odessa Kelly advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Odessa Kelly	100.0	24,854

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,854
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Incumbent Mark Green advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on August 4, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Green	100.0	48,968

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 48,968
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2020

See also: Tennessee's 7th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Incumbent Mark Green defeated Kiran Sreepada, Ronald Brown, and Scott Vieira in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Green (R)	69.9	245,188
		Kiran Sreepada (D)	27.3	95,839
		Ronald Brown (Independent)	2.2	7,603
		Scott Vieira (Independent)	0.6	2,005

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 350,635
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Benjamin Estes (Reform Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Kiran Sreepada advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on August 6, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kiran Sreepada	100.0	23,390

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,390
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Incumbent Mark Green advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on August 6, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Green	100.0	73,540

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2018

See also: Tennessee's 7th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Mark Green defeated Justin Kanew, Lenny Ladner, and Brent Legendre in the general election for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Green (R)	66.9	170,071
		Justin Kanew (D)	32.1	81,661
	Submit photo	Lenny Ladner (Independent)	0.6	1,582
		Brent Legendre (Independent)	0.4	1,070

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 254,384
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Justin Kanew defeated Matt Reel in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Justin Kanew	62.1	21,315
	Submit photo	Matt Reel	37.9	13,006

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,321
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7

Mark Green advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Tennessee District 7 on August 2, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Green	100.0	83,314

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See also

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Footnotes

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Tennessee's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Marsha Blackburn (R)

Bill Hagerty (R)

Representatives

District 1

Diana Harshbarger (R)

District 2

Tim Burchett (R)

District 3

Charles Fleischmann (R)

District 4

Scott DesJarlais (R)

District 5

Andy Ogles (R)

District 6

John Rose (R)

District 7

Vacant

District 8

David Kustoff (R)

District 9

Steve Cohen (D)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (1)

Vacancies (1)

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