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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE

Darden Copeland

Candidate for U.S. House · Tennessee · District 7

DemocraticConfirmed ballot candidate

THE PERSON

Background

Darden Copeland’s campaign identifies him as founder and CEO of Nashville-based public-affairs firm Calvert Street Group. His background includes campaign management, political strategy, grassroots organizing and coalition building.

Background sources checked October 30, 2026.

THE POLICIES

Where they stand

Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.

Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.

THE ELECTION

Ballot & sources

U.S. House · District 7 · November 3, 2026

Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.

Tennessee Secretary of State · November 3, 2026 general-election house candidate list ↗

The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.