Millions Pour Into Tennessee Special Election as Race for Vacant US House Seat Intensifies

The special election for Tennessee’s Seventh Congressional District is set for Dec. 2.
Millions Pour Into Tennessee Special Election as Race for Vacant US House Seat Intensifies
Democratic congressional candidate State Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, speaks during a campaign event in the special election for the seventh district, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, Franklin, Tenn. George Walker IV/AP
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The special election for Tennessee’s Seventh Congressional District on Dec. 2 has erupted into a high-stakes battle on the nationwide stage, with candidates in both parties drawing in millions of dollars and securing endorsements from political powerhouses.

Republican Matt Van Epps, Democrat Aftyn Behn, and four independent candidates are seeking the seat left vacant by Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), who resigned in June after accepting a private-sector job.

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