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Trump pick Van Epps to face Rep. Behn in fight for open TN congressional seat
Former Tennessee commissioner Matt Van Epps will face off against state Rep. Aftyn Behn in December’s general election.
What to know before you vote in Tennessee’s special congressional primary
Tuesday’s congressional primary will determine the final matchup for the Dec. 2 general election to replace former District 7 Congressman Mark Green. Green announced an early retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives less than six months into his term, triggering this special election.
Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett
Update: This story was updated Oct. 6 with the latest spending data from the School Freedom Fund. Out-of-state groups have funneled millions of dollars into Tennessee’s special congressional race, outpacing the fundraising totals for most frontrunners.
Republican Congressman Mark Green fends off challenge from former Nashville mayor Megan Barry
Republican Mark Green is headed to Congress for another term, after initially announcing his retirement earlier this year.
How will candidates for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District tackle fentanyl and abortion issues?
Incumbent Mark Green faces a challenge from former Nashville mayor Megan Barry.
TN U.S. House Rep. Mark Green reverses decision on retirement, will run for re-election
Tennessee Republican Mark Green is planning to run for re-election in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Incumbent Republican Mark Green retains the 7th District
Incumbent Republican Mark Green has retained his seat in the U.S. House for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District after his Democratic opponent, Odessa Kelly, conceded the race.
Why Tennessee Republicans are dodging debates and ghosting their opponents this election
Since 1960, televised debates have become a staple in US elections. That was the year when presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon faced off in their first of four televised debates. But that tradition is starting to fade. In Middle Tennessee, there are currently no debates scheduled for any of the congressional races or […]
Middle Tennessee’s congressional races take shape, with Andy Ogles outpacing stuffed 5th District GOP primary
With primary elections all wrapped up we now know which Middle Tennessee congressional candidates will face-off in the general on November 8.







