Matt Van Epps (R)
- Raised
- $2.3M
- Spent
- $2.1M
- Cash on hand
- $208K
Campaign reports through July 17, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
None reported yet.
Special election: $1.9M for, $1.6M against.
Primary and other: $570K for, $88K against.
Tennessee’s 7th District
Outside groups have reported $8,677,380 in independent spending in this race: $6,803,528 in the special election and $1,873,852 in the primaries. The biggest spender so far is MAGA, at $1.7M.
- General election$0
- Primaries$1.9M
- Special election$6.8M
- Late reports$0
- Last 14 days$0
On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Darden Copeland (D)
- Raised
- $869K
- Spent
- $790K
- Cash on hand
- $79K
Campaign reports through July 17, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
None reported yet.
November ballot as listed by this source on Oct. 1, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
Gino Bulso (R)
- Raised
- $834K
- Spent
- $834K
- Cash on hand
- $0
Campaign reports through March 26, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Lee Brian Reeves Jr. (R)
- Raised
- $600K
- Spent
- $600K
- Cash on hand
- $0
Campaign reports through Dec. 31, 2025.
Outside spending, all elections
Joseph Michael Barrett (R)
- Raised
- $336K
- Spent
- $336K
- Cash on hand
- $0
Campaign reports through Jan. 25, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Vincent Dixie (D)
- Raised
- $250K
- Spent
- $229K
- Cash on hand
- $21K
Campaign reports through July 17, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Jonathan Thorp (I)
- Raised
- $23K
- Spent
- $29K
- Cash on hand
- $-6K
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Aftyn Behn (D)
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Outside spending, all elections
Mark Green (R)
- Raised
- $270K
- Spent
- $337K
- Cash on hand
- $255
Campaign reports through June 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Others who filed with the FEC: Mason Foley (R), raised $501,553; Stewart Thomas Parks (R), raised $362,620; James Bo Mitchell (D), raised $246,853; Saletta Holloway (D), raised $91,368; Jason Knight (R), raised $46,034; Stuart Cooper (R), raised $35,150; Joseph H Leurs (R), raised $7,505; Andrew Koontz (I), raised $5,100.
Every outside spender · 37 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Special | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGAHybrid PAC | AGAINST Aftyn Behn (D)FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $1.7M | $1.7M | Dec. 1, 2025 |
| Conservatives for American ExcellenceSuper PAC | AGAINST Aftyn Behn (D)AGAINST Joseph Michael Barrett (R)FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $1.4M | $1.4M | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| HMPHybrid PAC | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R)FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | – | – | $931K | $931K | Nov. 21, 2025 |
| School Freedom FundSuper PACEducation | AGAINST Joseph Michael Barrett (R)FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | $861K | – | $861K | Oct. 7, 2025 |
| Your Community PACSuper PAC | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R)FOR Jonathan Thorp (I) | – | – | $766K | $766K | Dec. 4, 2025 |
| Club for Growth ActionSuper PAC | AGAINST Aftyn Behn (D)FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $473K | $473K | Nov. 29, 2025 |
| House Freedom ActionSuper PAC | FOR Joseph Michael Barrett (R)AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R)FOR Matt Van Epps (R)and 2 more | – | $472K | – | $472K | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| American Liberty FoundationHybrid PAC | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | $384K | – | $384K | Sept. 23, 2025 |
| American Patriots PACSuper PAC | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $330K | $330K | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| Patriotic FundSuper PAC | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $199K | $199K | Sept. 30, 2025 |
| The Equity Alliance Fund Action PACSuper PAC | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | – | – | $168K | $168K | Dec. 3, 2025 |
| Tennessee Rise PACSuper PAC | FOR Aftyn Behn (D)AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R)FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $147K | $147K | Dec. 2, 2025 |
| Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes Action PACSuper PAC | FOR Aftyn Behn (D)FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $127K | $127K | Dec. 2, 2025 |
| Special Operations for AmericaSuper PAC | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | $111K | – | $111K | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| Engage Y'All PACHybrid PAC | FOR Aftyn Behn (D)AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $111K | $111K | Nov. 11, 2025 |
| United We SucceedOutside spender (not a PAC) | FOR Vincent Dixie (D) | – | – | $100K | $100K | Oct. 4, 2025 |
| Citizens for a Conservative Tennessee PACSuper PAC | FOR Joseph Michael Barrett (R)AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $91K | $91K | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| Working Families Party PACHybrid PAC | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | – | – | $70K | $70K | Nov. 24, 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood VotesSuper PACAbortion | FOR Aftyn Behn (D)AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $67K | $67K | Feb. 18, 2026 |
| Gopac Election FundHybrid PAC | FOR Lee Brian Reeves Jr. (R) | – | – | $31K | $31K | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| Indivisible ActionHybrid PAC | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | – | – | $25K | $25K | Dec. 1, 2025 |
| SEIU COPEPACHousingHealth care costs | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | – | $25K | – | $25K | Nov. 24, 2025 |
| Afc Victory FundSuper PACEducation | AGAINST Joseph Michael Barrett (R) | – | – | $25K | $25K | Sept. 19, 2025 |
| Tennessee Republican Assembly PACSuper PAC | AGAINST Lee Brian Reeves Jr. (R) | – | – | $21K | $21K | Sept. 24, 2025 |
| The Progress FundHybrid PAC | FOR Vincent Dixie (D) | – | $19K | – | $19K | July 20, 2026 |
| Hometown Freedom Action NetworkSuper PAC | AGAINST Joseph Michael Barrett (R) | – | – | $14K | $14K | Oct. 1, 2025 |
| Hold the Line PACSuper PAC | FOR Joseph Michael Barrett (R) | – | – | $10K | $10K | Oct. 1, 2025 |
| Club for Growth PACPAC | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $10K | $10K | Nov. 5, 2025 |
| Turn Left PACHybrid PAC | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $5K | $5K | Dec. 1, 2025 |
| National Right to Life Victory FundSuper PACAbortion | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $5K | $5K | Jan. 29, 2026 |
| VoteriseSuper PAC | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | – | – | $4K | $4K | Dec. 17, 2025 |
| Stand Up for ScienceOutside spender (not a PAC) | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | – | – | $4K | $4K | Dec. 2, 2025 |
| Freedom Caucus FundHybrid PAC | FOR Joseph Michael Barrett (R)FOR Mark Green (R) | – | $2K | – | $2K | Oct. 7, 2025 |
| Organize for PeaceOutside spender (not a PAC) | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | – | – | $2K | $2K | Dec. 1, 2025 |
| National Rifle Association of America Political Victory FundPACGuns | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | – | – | $2K | $2K | Dec. 1, 2025 |
| Stfu PACHybrid PAC | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | – | – | $2K | $2K | Dec. 2, 2025 |
| The People United PACSuper PAC | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | – | $225 | – | $225 | Nov. 27, 2025 |
Latest filings · newest 30
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | The Progress FundTexting | FOR Vincent Dixie (D) | Primary | $4,325 (FEC filing) |
| July 10, 2026 | The Progress FundDirect mail | FOR Vincent Dixie (D) | Primary | $14,382 (FEC filing) |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | Planned Parenthood VotesPayment and actual cost for staff time for voter communications | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $7,704 (FEC filing) |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | Planned Parenthood VotesPayment and actual cost for staff time for voter communications | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $7,704 (FEC filing) |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | Planned Parenthood VotesPayment and actual cost for staff time for voter communications | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $3,467 (FEC filing) |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | Planned Parenthood VotesPayment and actual cost for staff time for voter communications | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $3,467 (FEC filing) |
| Jan. 29, 2026 | National Right to Life Victory FundIe-van epps-digital ads (orig disclosed 12/1/25) | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $1,496 (FEC filing) |
| Jan. 29, 2026 | National Right to Life Victory FundIe-van epps-digital ads--final amount (orig disclosed 12/1/25) | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $31 (FEC filing) |
| Jan. 27, 2026 | Planned Parenthood VotesPayment and actual cost for phone banking | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $8,814 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 17, 2025 | VoteriseText messaging | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $3,960 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 17, 2025 | National Right to Life Victory FundIe-van epps-digital ads-actual cost | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $1,625 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 4, 2025 | Planned Parenthood VotesPayment and actual cost for mail piece printing, prod. and postage as discl. on | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $35,082 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 4, 2025 | Your Community PACDirect mail services; also supporting jon thorp | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $28,157 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 3, 2025 | The Equity Alliance Fund Action PACSocial media post | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $1,000 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 2, 2025 | The Equity Alliance Fund Action PACCanvassing | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $21,757 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 2, 2025 | Tennessee Rise PACTelephone calls | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $19,000 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 2, 2025 | Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes Action PACStaff time & canvassing | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $13,088 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 2, 2025 | Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes Action PACDigital advertising | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $2,500 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 2, 2025 | Stfu PACPmt for est from 11/26/2025. digital advertising | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $1,500 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 2, 2025 | Tennessee Rise PACTexting communications | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $800 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 2, 2025 | Stand Up for ScienceContact data for phone banking for aftyn | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $236 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Your Community PACDirect mail services (estimate); also supporting jon thorp | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $32,321 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Tennessee Rise PACTelephone calls | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $31,000 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Your Community PACDirect mail services | FOR Jonathan Thorp (I) | Special | $28,157 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Your Community PACDirect mail services; also supporting jon thorp | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $28,157 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Your Community PACTelevision advertising services | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $22,456 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Your Community PACDigital advertising services; also supporting jon thorp | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $16,612 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Your Community PACDigital advertising services | AGAINST Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $14,531 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | MAGAVoter phone calls: gotv | FOR Matt Van Epps (R) | Special | $11,474 (FEC filing) |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes Action PACStaff time & canvassing | FOR Aftyn Behn (D) | Special | $9,391 (FEC filing) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 5, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Matt Van Epps. How this works.