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Darden Copeland
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Tennessee’s 7th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Darden Copeland is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 7th District on November 3, 2026, against Matt Van Epps (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Darden Copeland’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Darden Copeland’s campaign has raised $1,257,202 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $73,686 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$862,299
- The candidate’s own money and loans$391,904
- PACs and other committees$3,000
From donors who gave over $200: $251,660 after refunds, in gifts through October 14, 2026; 62% from Tennessee, 38% from other states. Top states: Tennessee $157,096 (62%), Virginia $11,300 (4%), California $10,960 (4%), Massachusetts $10,237 (4%), New York $10,093 (4%). About 350 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6TN07286 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$5,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Darden Copeland’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Darden Copeland (Democratic); Matt Van Epps (Republican, incumbent); Andrew Koontz (Independent); Lowell Reynolds (Independent)
- Incumbent: Matt Van Epps (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Tennessee 7th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Tennessee race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Tennessee
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Tennessee
- Check your registration on Tennessee’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Tennessee
Ballots already cast in Tennessee: 815,354 (early in person and absentee, as of Oct 24; Tennessee Secretary of State): 46% of 2022 midterm turnout in Tennessee (1,756,397) · 17% of registered voters in Tennessee · up 52% from the same point in 2022 in Tennessee (536,792 by Oct 29, 2022, 10 days before that election)
About Darden Copeland
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Darden Copeland quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Founder and CEO of the Calvert Street Group, a public affairs firm in Nashville. · dardenforcongress.com (source for Founder and CEO of the Calvert Street Group, a public affairs firm in Nashville.) (archived copy of the source for Founder and CEO of the Calvert Street Group, a public affairs firm in Nashville.)
- University of Richmond. · dardenforcongress.com (source for University of Richmond.) (archived copy of the source for University of Richmond.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “America has long-supported Israel through decades and multiple administrations. That should continue.” September 10, 2025 · nashvillebanner.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Darden also refuses to take corporate PAC money during his campaign.” dardenforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “In Congress, he'll fight to protect Medicaid, defend affordable health care premiums, lower prescription drug costs, and keep rural hospitals open” dardenforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at dardenforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1), dardenforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 2), nashvillebanner.com (checked for Labor, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “There is an argument to be made for fully funded, fair and reasonable immigration enforcement policy. Most immigrants have demonstrated a willingness to show up for court hearings and follow the legal process for remaining in the U.S.” September 10, 2025 · nashvillebanner.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Darden will fight to lower costs for working families: taking on price gouging, expanding affordable housing, capping prescription drug prices, and making child care affordable.” dardenforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Darden Copeland has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Darden Copeland been backed by AIPAC?
No. Darden Copeland has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Darden Copeland had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.