Summary
Former Vice President Al Gore will support Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn in a special election in Tennessee, while President Donald Trump will campaign for Republican candidate Matt Van Epps. The election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District has become closely contested, with both parties seeking to boost voter turnout.
Key Facts
- Al Gore will campaign for Aftyn Behn in a special election in Tennessee.
- President Trump will host a rally for Matt Van Epps, the Republican candidate.
- The election is competitive, with polls showing Van Epps leading Behn 48% to 46%.
- The special election happened because Republican Representative Mark Green resigned.
- The race could impact control of the House of Representatives, where Republicans have a slim majority.
- Behn's campaign initially announced and then deleted a post about Gore's participation.
- Both parties aim to increase voter turnout with high-profile supporters.
- The election touches on national issues like the economy and health care.
