Democrats and Republicans are jumping into the race to fill the seat vacated by outgoing Rep. Mark Green in Middle Tennessee.

The campaign for the forthcoming special election to succeed Republican Rep. Mark E. Green is heating up in Tennessee.

Other Republican candidates for the post are former Tennessee General Services Commissioner Matt Van Epps, Springfield resident Jon Thorpe and Jason Knight of Clarksville.

Republican lawmakers are working to cut off ballot measures that enact progressive policies by making it harder for citizen-led measures to qualify for a vote or be enforced.

Here are all Shelby County results for Tennessee state legislature races, contested and uncontested, from the 2024 general election.

With Gov. Bill Lee facing term limits, the 2026 Republican primary could be wide open. Some candidates could announce campaigns as early as spring.