With John Rose running for governor, Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District opens up for the first time in years. State Rep. Johnny Garrett enters as the early frontrunner in a crowded Republican field.
Former Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold’s attempt to challenge Rep. Scott DesJarlais in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District faces major legal and political hurdles, as questions remain over whether his felony record will block him from qualifying for the Republican primary ballot.
Former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher has entered the Republican primary for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, setting up a serious challenge to Rep. Andy Ogles as both parties prepare for one of the state’s most closely watched races of 2026.
Justice Democrats’ endorsement of Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson — alongside new PAC and grassroots support from national progressive networks — highlights a broader Democratic trend in Tennessee: younger, activist candidates replacing establishment veterans like Steve Cohen as the face of the party’s future.
Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn has released a new TikTok video claiming Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election could determine whether Congress releases the full “Epstein files.” Her comments build on a Nashville Banner report about an accelerated certification schedule, but no House vote on the matter is currently scheduled.
Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder’s rapid $785,000 fundraising haul gives Democrats new hope in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, as Rep. Andy Ogles begins the 2026 cycle facing renewed scrutiny over his campaign finances and record.
A segment on The Michael Patrick Leahy Show reveals growing unease among Tennessee conservatives. Pro-Trump commentators warn that Aftyn Behn’s campaign could test GOP unity — and that a December loss might signal broader trouble for Republicans in 2026.
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson will challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in Tennessee’s heavily Democratic 9th Congressional District. Here’s what Pearson’s launch means — and how the early contours of the 2026 primary are taking shape.
Data-driven probabilities for the TN-7 Congressional race: Matt Van Epps (R) vs. Aftyn Behn (D). Updated weekly using TNPOLITICO’s model.
After winning a crowded Democratic primary, Aftyn Behn enters the general election facing a new test — whether her unapologetic style can persuade moderates in a district that still leans red.