Overview
- Kamala Harris made a surprise stop in Nashville to rally Democrats, her first event for another candidate since 2024, urging turnout without mentioning Aftyn Behn by name.
- Early voting has begun ahead of an early-December special election pitting Democrat Aftyn Behn against Republican Matt Van Epps in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District.
- Trump headlined a virtual rally for Van Epps, while MAGA Inc. launched a seven-figure TV and digital buy with get-out-the-vote efforts and the RNC deployed staff with a six-figure investment.
- The district favored Trump by more than 20 points in 2024, yet recent polling cited by outlets shows Van Epps leading by single digits, suggesting a competitive but uphill path for Democrats.
- The seat opened after Republican Mark Green resigned earlier this year, narrowing the House to 219 Republicans and 213 Democrats, according to NOTUS.