A recent poll indicates a heated race among the top four Republican candidates vying for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, aiming to succeed former US Rep. Mark Green.

Conducted by Spry Strategy for Americans for Prosperity Tennessee, a conservative advocacy group, the poll surveyed 500 registered voters in the district ahead of the October 7 primary.

Williamson County State Rep. Gino Bruso from Brentwood and Franklin’s Lee Reeves both received 19.9% support from those surveyed, while Rep. Jodie Barrett was close behind at 18.6%. Former Tennessee General Service Department commissioner, Matt Van Epps, trailed with 15.9%. There was a noticeable drop-off after Van Epps, with Montgomery County commissioner Jason Knight capturing 7.9%.

The poll comes with a margin of error of 4.4%.

In total, eleven Republicans, alongside four Democrats and four independents, are contesting for the chance to replace Green. The primary victors, along with independents not participating in the primary, will face off in the general election on December 2.

The district encompasses Davidson and Williamson counties, parts of Montgomery County, and eleven other counties in central and western Tennessee. This area is generally seen as favorable for Republicans, despite redistricting efforts in traditionally Democratic Davidson County in 2021. Notably, President Donald Trump won the district by a margin of 22.3% in the last election.

Special elections typically see lower turnout than regular ones, so engaging supporters is crucial for success. The Democratic Party, historically strong in this area, aims to make a significant impact in CD7.

When respondents were asked about priority issues, “government corruption and deep state” concerns topped the list, mentioned by 22.7% of participants.

The survey results were released in collaboration with SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, a conservative talk radio station, which will host discussions among the Republican candidates in Nashville on September 5.