Matt Van Epps
Matthew Robert Van Epps is an American politician and former Army officer serving as the U.S representative for Tennessee's 7th congressional district since December 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in the 2025 special election. He previously served as the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services from 2024 to 2025. He was sworn in on December 4, 2025.
100 votes
13 days until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1983-03-29, Ohio
Education
Mentor High School, United States Military Academy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Prior Occupations
military officer, politician
Positions Held
United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Republican
State
Tennessee
Status
Current member
In office since
2025
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