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election

Trump pick Van Epps to face Rep. Behn in fight for open TN congressional seat

By Marianna Bacallao

October 7, 2025

Former Tennessee commissioner Matt Van Epps will face off against state Rep. Aftyn Behn in December’s general election.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, election, Elections, Jody Barrett, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

What to know before you vote in Tennessee’s special congressional primary

By Marianna Bacallao

October 6, 2025

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.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Bo Mitchell, election, Elections, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett

By Marianna Bacallao

October 1, 2025

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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.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Bo Mitchell, election, Elections, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

Early voting for Tennessee’s special congressional primary begins. Here’s how candidates are trying to stand out

By Marianna Bacallao

September 17, 2025

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As early voting kicks off, Republicans and Democrats running for the state’s 7th congressional district are trying to distinguish themselves.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Aftyn Behn, Bo Mitchell, clarksville, Donald Trump, election, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

Meet the congressional candidates for Tennessee’s special election

By Marianna Bacallao

August 14, 2025

With the filing deadline come and gone, the candidates are set for the Oct. 7 special primary election.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Aftyn Behn, Bo Mitchell, clarksville, Donald Trump, election, Freddie O'Connell, Gino Bulso, Immigration, jan. 6, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves, Mark Green, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

Advocacy groups slam Tennessee’s voter verification letters

By Blaise Gainey

July 10, 2024

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Advocacy groups are pointing people to legal guidance after they received letters from the Tennessee Secretary of State urging them to verify their residency or remove themselves from voter logs.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Campaign Legal Center, election, Elections 2024, Secretary of State, voting rights

Super Tuesday brought no surprises in Tennessee as Biden, Trump face off for presidency

By Blaise Gainey, Rachel Iacovone, Alexis MarshallandCynthia Abrams

March 6, 2024

Likely because of the predictable outcome, voter turnout across the nation has been low in comparison to past primaries. The same held true in Tennessee.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: democrats, Donald Trump, election, election day, Elections, Elections 2024, Joe Biden, primary elections, republicans, Sumner County Constitutional Republicans

Tennessee doesn’t require voters to register by party. A new proposal to allow it is causing confusion.

By Blaise Gainey

February 21, 2024

A bill moving through the Tennessee legislature would allow voters to register with a party, ultimately skipping the current process of choosing which primary ballot they want. Some find the language of the measure contradictory. 

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, election, legislation, primary elections, tnleg, tnpol, voting

How a far-right political group rose to power in Sumner County — and what they’re pursuing in the next election

By Blaise Gainey

February 5, 2024

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Sumner County’s upcoming elections could have a major impact on public life for years to come. That’s thanks in large part to a hard-right branch of the Republican party and its surprising rise to power.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: conservatives, election, republicans, Sumner County, Sumner County Commission, Sumner County Constitutional Republicans

From voter to official: Davidson County residents answer Election Commission’s need for poll workers

By Cynthia Abrams

September 4, 2023

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Staffing polls is just one element of ensuring an election runs smoothly — and it’s not always easy.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Davidson County Election Commission, Davidson County elections, election, Election Commission, election workers, poll officials, poll watchers, poll workers, staffing, voting

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