Darden Copeland
TN-07 Democratic nominee?
$5.2K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationTennessee
BackgroundEntrepreneur
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EducationUniversity of Richmond (B.A., Political Science and Leadership Studies)
Notable personal detailsDarden Hunter Copeland is a Nashville-based entrepreneur and public affairs professional. He founded Calvert Street Group and has worked in political campaigns and public affairs. In 2025, he ran in the Democratic primary for the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District. He is married to Natalie Copeland and has two children.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports restoring and expanding government-funded healthcare supports such as Medicaid and reducing healthcare and prescription drug costs; emphasizes protecting safety-net programs and rural hospital funding. Advocates policies to make healthcare more affordable and accessible rather than cutting federal health programs.
Immigration & Border
The candidate has expressed support for immigrants’ contributions to the workforce and described the U.S. immigration system as difficult to navigate, calling for reforms. Public statements emphasize humane treatment and improving legal pathways rather than enforcement-first measures.
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Climate & Energy
Supports expanding renewable energy and utility-scale solar within the Tennessee Valley Authority service area, endorses programs to invest in clean energy while acknowledging need for more deployment, and would work with localities and TVA on siting and regulation of energy-consuming facilities (e.g., data centers).
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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