when is tennessee special election 2025
The Tennessee special election in 2025 is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 , with a preceding special primary on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 , for the U.S. House seat in the 7th Congressional District.
Key dates at a glance
- Special primary election: October 7, 2025.
- Special general election: December 2, 2025.
- Early voting window for the general: roughly November 12–26, 2025 in participating counties.
What the election is for
- This is a special election to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District , following the resignation of Rep. Mark Green.
- The winner serves the remainder of the current Congress term, ending January 3, 2027.
Election day basics
- Election day: Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
- Polls generally open in the morning and close at 7 p.m. local time , with voters in line by closing time still allowed to vote (exact opening times vary by county such as Montgomery, Robertson, Williamson, etc.).
HTML fact table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Office | U.S. House, Tennessee 7th Congressional District (special election) | [3][5]
| Special primary date | October 7, 2025 | [3]
| Special general election date | December 2, 2025 | [9][1][7][3]
| Early voting period (general) | Approx. November 12–26, 2025 (county participation applies) | [1][9]
| Poll closing time | 7 p.m. local time; voters in line can still vote | [7]
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