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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Aug 14, 2025

The deadline to file petitions to run to replace former U.S. Rep. Mark Green Ballot in the 7th Congressional District was Tuesday. The primary ballot is now set with 11 Republicans, four Democrats and four Independents. The group includes six sitting state representatives, according to The Tennessee Journal. WPLN looks at each of the candidates. Rep. Green resigned from Congress on July 20. The primary election is set for Oct. 7, with the general election scheduled for Dec. 2.