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.).

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Item Details
Office U.S. House, Tennessee 7th Congressional District (special election)
Special primary date October 7, 2025
Special general election date December 2, 2025
Early voting period (general) Approx. November 12–26, 2025 (county participation applies)
Poll closing time 7 p.m. local time; voters in line can still vote

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