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American Focus > Blog > Lifestyle > A race to Congress: The strategies Tenn. primary winners Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn are banking on
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A race to Congress: The strategies Tenn. primary winners Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn are banking on

Last updated: October 10, 2025 1:25 pm
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Following a lively primary contest marked by campaign signs and negative advertising, nominees for the special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District have been determined. This election comes to fill the seat left vacant by former Congressman Mark Green’s resignation earlier this year.

In the Republican primary, voters strongly opted for Matt Van Epps, while Democrats nominated State Representative Aftyn Behn, who had a closer fight. I caught up with both candidates after their victories to discuss their plans for the upcoming election.

Political Polarization Among Candidates

The watch parties held Tuesday night in Clarksville were only seven miles apart, but the ideological divide between the nominees was significant.

Van Epps, the Republican representative, is a veteran of the Army and a former cabinet member under Governor Bill Lee. He has also garnered support from former President Trump.

“The citizens of Middle and West Tennessee are aligned with President Trump,” Van Epps told his supporters.

Conversely, Behn, the Democratic nominee, is a social worker recently elected to the Tennessee Legislature, representing sections of Nashville.

“Many voters are eager to see a Democrat willing to challenge this administration and the Republican nominee,” Behn remarked.

Bridging Party Divisions Post-Primaries

Now that the primary races have concluded, both candidates must focus on uniting their parties ahead of the December special election.

Asked how he plans to reach out to voters who did not support him, Van Epps shared his approach:

“We are committed to bringing everyone together. We’ll be visiting all 14 counties again, promoting our message, and collaborating with my opponents to create a united front,” Van Epps asserted.

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Behn Targets Youth Engagement

The 7th Congressional District generally leans conservative, so Behn will need to appeal to moderate voters. Nonetheless, she believes the demographic makeup could play to her advantage.

“This district boasts a significant young population. It’s one of the youngest congressional districts in the state,” Behn explained.

She expressed hope that energizing young voters, who often abstain from special elections, could help her achieve the milestone of being the first Democrat elected from this district since 1983.

“I genuinely believe this is a seat we can flip and that we will succeed in December,” Behn stated.

Meanwhile, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which often provides financial support for competitive races, has yet to include Tennessee’s 7th District in its funding plans. We will keep you updated on any changes in this regard.

Van Epps is confident in maintaining the Republican hold on the seat.

“It was a decisive victory, and we aim for another strong win on December 2nd,” Van Epps declared.

Have insights or information regarding this story? Reach out to me at Chris.Davis@NewsChannel5.com.

Attention hunters and fishers: Funding shortfalls may threaten wildlife and outdoor services.

Tennessee is renowned for its natural beauty. Reporter Chris Davis, a dedicated hunter and fisherman, highlighted the potential funding shortfall faced by TWRA, drawing a strong response from viewers. For full details, don’t miss this story.

– Carrie Sharp

Copyright 2025 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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