Summary
A special election in a typically conservative Tennessee House district is being watched as a possible opportunity for Democrats to gain a seat. Democrat Aftyn Behn is running against Republican Matt Van Epps, with recent polls showing Van Epps leading but the race closer than expected. The outcome may depend on voter turnout.
Key Facts
- The election is in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, a traditionally Republican area.
- President Donald Trump won this district by over 20 percentage points in the previous presidential race.
- Democrat Aftyn Behn is challenging Republican Matt Van Epps for the seat.
- The seat was vacated by Mark Green, who left the House earlier this year.
- Recent polls show Republican Van Epps leading by about eight percentage points.
- Voter turnout is expected to be crucial for making the race competitive.
- Democrats have seen higher turnout in special elections this year compared to Republicans.
- The Democratic National Committee is actively supporting Behn in her campaign.
