The special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District on Dec. 2 has erupted into a high-stakes battle on the nationwide stage, with candidates in both parties drawing in millions of dollars and securing key endorsements from political powerhouses.
Republican Matt Van Epps, Democrat Aftyn Behn, and four independent candidates are seeking the seat left vacant by Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), who resigned in June after accepting a private-sector job.
The four independent candidates are vessel captain Teresa “Terri” Christie, combat pilot Jon Thorp, small business owner Bobby Dodge, and pastor Robert James Sutherby.
The open seat, which Republicans have held for decades, covers 14 counties in middle Tennessee, including downtown Nashville and Williamson County, which is one of the wealthiest counties in the United States….
Millions Pour Into Tennessee Special Election as Race for Vacant US House Seat Intensifies
