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Democrats Intensify Push for Tennessee's Key Congressional Seat

11/9/2025

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Democrats are intensifying their efforts to flip Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in the December 2 special election, where Aftyn Behn faces Republican Matt Van Epps for the seat left vacant by Mark Green.
National Democratic leaders, including DNC Chair Ken Martin, are campaigning for Behn, emphasizing affordability and healthcare.
Republicans counter Behn by labeling her radical.
The election outcome could affect the balance of power in the U.S. House.

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Democrats are intensifying their efforts to flip Tennessee's 7th Congressional District in the December 2 special election, where Aftyn Behn faces Republican Matt Van Epps for the seat left vacant by Mark Green.
National Democratic leaders, including DNC Chair Ken Martin, are campaigning for Behn, emphasizing affordability and healthcare.
Republicans counter Behn by labeling her radical.
The election outcome could affect the balance of power in the U.S. House.