AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s special congressional election

The contest in the state’s reliably Republican 7th Congressional District will likely temporarily pad the House GOP’s narrow advantage in the chamber. Here’s a look at what to expect Tuesday:Special primary dayThe special primary in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District will be held Tuesday. The AP will provide vote results and declare a winner in the special congressional primary. As of Wednesday, nearly 15,000 Democratic primary ballots and nearly 16,000 Republican primary ballots had been cast before the special primary. As of Tuesday, there will be 56 days until the Dec. 2 special election in the 7th District and 392 days until the 2026 midterm elections.