One month before Tennessee’s 7th District special election, Matt Van Epps runs as a disciplined Trump-aligned Republican while Aftyn Behn continues to campaign from the progressive lane she built in the primary.
Matt Van Epps’ Inside Politics interview showcased a candidate defined by loyalty and order. His disciplined tone and deference to party leadership raise questions about whether Tennessee’s 7th District is electing an independent voice or a soldier in Congress.
Democrat Aftyn Behn will host Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett for a Nashville town hall Nov. 7 as Republican Matt Van Epps responds with humor and new internal polling draws skepticism in Tennessee’s 7th District.
Matt Van Epps’ latest ad “Wins” casts Aftyn Behn as a “woke liberal,” drawing from her own social-media video to challenge her new general-election focus on affordability and working-class issues.
Marsha Blackburn maintains her lead in TNPOLITICO’s GOP Governor Probability Tracker. John Rose remains strong in rural Reagan Dinners, keeping the race competitive as Tennessee’s Republican primary map divides between suburban and small-county bases.
President Trump endorsed Congressman Andy Ogles for re-election in Tennessee’s 5th District, strengthening his position as he faces ethics scrutiny, a GOP challenge from former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, and Democrat Chaz Molder’s strong early campaign.
In her Inside Politics interview, Aftyn Behn framed Tennessee’s 7th District race as a fight against corporate greed and unaffordability, promising to “decrease costs, increase wages, and improve quality of life” while rejecting special-interest money.
A Nashville Banner column says TN-7 nominees Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn declined a policy questionnaire. With no debate scheduled, voters have fewer chances to hear directly from the candidates as early voting approaches.
Rep. Aftyn Behn voted against HB 322, but her amendments sought to broaden protections for attorneys and clarify corporate liability. The Tennessee Star’s commentary misstates her intent and the bill’s scope.
Neither Matt Van Epps nor Aftyn Behn has agreed to a debate ahead of Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election, raising questions about campaign strategy and voter accountability.