Summary
Tennessee Democrats are investigating claims that postcards with the wrong election date were sent to voters ahead of a special election. The election is set for December 2, but some mailers incorrectly state December 3 as the voting day. This election could impact party control in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- Tennessee's 7th Congressional District has a special election scheduled for December 2.
- Postcards allegedly misstating the election date as December 3 have been reported.
- Both major parties see the election as competitive and are investing significant resources.
- President Donald Trump previously won the district by over 20 points.
- The election's outcome could affect the narrow Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- A recent poll shows a close race, with Democrat Aftyn Behn trailing Republican Matt Van Epps by just 2 points.
- The Tennessee Democratic Party is investigating the source of the misleading mailers.
- The Cook Political Report rates the race as "Likely Republican."
