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Washington County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 7

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Jayne Della Vecchia and Rebecca Keefauver Alexander. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Sarah Jayne Della Vecchia was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Rebecca Keefauver Alexander was unopposed for the Republican nomination. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official primary results. Independent candidates certified for November, if any, are added at the Secretary of State's certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Rebecca Keefauver Alexander, is on the ballot.

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Sarah Jayne Della Vecchia

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expanding access to healthcare
  • Addressing housing affordability
  • Improving oversight of the Department of Children's Services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Della Vecchia is a former registered nurse who worked in that role for six years before becoming a full-time homemaker, per the campaign site. She and her husband Jason have served as foster parents and live in Washington County, per the campaign site.

Rebecca Keefauver Alexander

Rebecca Keefauver Alexander

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Rebecca Keefauver Alexander is the Republican incumbent representing Tennessee House District 7, per the Tennessee General Assembly member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 7 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Jayne Della Vecchia and Rebecca Keefauver Alexander. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tennessee House District 7 election in Tennessee?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Tennessee are on the Tennessee election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Washington County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Washington County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Sarah Jayne Della Vecchia, full profileRebecca Keefauver Alexander, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office