NASHVILLE, TN — In a conservative district long dominated by Republicans, Aftyn Behn, once a licensed social worker and community organiser, has startled political analysts by winning the Democratic nomination for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. Her unexpected ascent sends a message: grassroots passion can challenge entrenched power. Behn will now face Matt Van Epps, the Trump-endorsed Republican, in the special election on December 2, 2025. The outcome could act as a barometer for voter sentiment in deeply red territory. Behn emerged triumphant in the Democratic primary held on October 7, 2025, defeating fellow state representatives Bo Mitchell and Vincent Dixie,…
