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Washington Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Tennessee sets US House special election as candidates of both major parties line up
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A December special election in Tennessee will take place to fill an opening left by Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green's retirement , putting the focus on a district that has reliably favored the GOP in recent elections but includes a chunk of Democratic-voting Nashville. State officials on Thursday announced that the primary election will take place on Oct. 7 and the general election on Dec. 2 in the 7th Congressional District contest. Green, who was the Homeland Security Committee chairman, resigned July 20.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
What to know about Tennessee's special congressional election: candidates, election dates
Middle Tennesseans living in the state's 7th Congressional District can soon expect a special election for the seat vacated by Republican Mark Green, who resigned July 20. Although it has not been officially announced yet, Gov. Bill Lee's office said in a July 10 statement that party primaries are anticipated to be held on Oct. 7, while the general election is expected to occur on Dec. 2. According to voter registration, be it online, by mail, or in person, will close 30 days prior to election day in Tennessee. Voters in the Volunteer State seeking to vote in the primaries can anticipate registration deadlines on Sept. 7. For the general election, Nov. 2 will likely be the deadline. The district stretches as far north as Clarksville and as far south as the Tennessee-Alabama border, fully encompassing Stewart, Montgomery, Robertson, Houston, Dickson, Cheatham, Hickman, Humphreys, Decatur, Perry and Wayne counties while also covering parts of Davidson, Williamson and Benton counties. In 2024, Green won the seat comfortably over Democratic nominee and former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, cruising to victory by a 21 point margin and earning 69,000 more votes than his opponent. Less than a year later, Tennessee's 7th Congressional District could shape out to be more competitive. Historically, Democrats tend to outperform Republicans in off-year elections. Furthermore, visits to Music City by prominent Democratic party officials have been more frequent in recent months, indicating the party could be paying more attention to the region. In April, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) drew a crowd of more than 1,500 people in North Nashville, while more recently Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) hosted a town hall in Antioch on July 12 and California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke at an East Nashtivists community meeting on July 9. Still, the district leans strongly toward the Republican party. According to the 2025 Cook Partisan Voting Index, it scores as R+10, meaning that voters in the area during the 2024 election voted 10 percentage points more for Republicans than the national average. As of July 22, nine candidates had registered as candidates in the race. Republicans running in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District to replace Mark Green Jody Barrett (R-Dickson): Representing District 69 in the state House, Barrett describes himself as 'the most conservative politician in Tennessee.' He cites his perfect score on the John Birch Society's Freedom Index as proof of his right-wing bonafides. Jason Knight (R-Clarksville): Montgomery County Commissioner Knight is an established name in the county along the Tennessee-Kentucky border. He is a U.S. Army reservist holding the rank of major and has previously served on the Clarksville City Council. Stewart Parks (R-Nashville): Parks pleaded guilty in 2022 to disorderly conduct in a restricted building or grounds for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol. He was subsequently pardoned by President Donald Trump when he started his second term earlier this year. Lee Reeves (R-Franklin): Reeves represents District 65 in the Tennessee House of Representatives and has garnered significant support in Williamson County. He has been endorsed by the mayors of all seven cities in the county, and according to a post to his campaign's X account, has raised more than $100,000 so far. Jon Thorp (R-Springfield): Thorp like some of his fellow candidates is a U.S. Army veteran and has also been a pilot for the Metro Nashville Police Department. In his announcement that he is running for Congress posted to LinkedIn, Thorp said he hasn't voted in 24 years. Matt Van Epps (R-Nashville): Epps formerly served as the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services and is a U.S. Army veteran. Given he has been endorsed by both Gov. Bill Lee and Green, Van Epps may be the frontrunner. Democrats running in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District to replace Mark Green Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville): Behn represents District 51 in the state House. Growing up in East Tennessee, she made a name for herself with her surprise election win in 2023 as well as for her protests in the State Capitol following the Covenant School shooting. Vincent Dixie (D-Nashville): Dixie represents District 54 in the state House and has been endorsed by members of the Metro Nashville Council as well as state Rep. Justin J. Pearson, a member of the 'Tennessee Three.' From 2020 through 2022, Dixie was the chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Bo Mitchell (D-Nashville): Born and raised in Dixon County, Mitchell has long been a player in the Volunteer State's Democratic party. He represents District 50 in the Tennessee House of Representatives and has previously served on the Metro Nashville Council. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What to know about Tennessee special election to replace Mark Green Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Tennessee Republican resigns from House
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) has resigned from the House amid a tight margin between parties in the lower chamber. 'It's with a heavy heart that I say farewell. To my constituents across Tennessee's 7th District—thank you. The trust you put in me is humbling. I will look back fondly on my years of serving as your voice in Washington,' Green, who started in the House in 2019, said in a post on the social platform X earlier this month. There are now 219 Republicans and 212 Democrats in the lower chamber, only a seven-seat difference amid already high tensions between the two parties and the 2026 midterm races in which Democrats seek to take back the House, beginning to heat up. President Trump's base has also recently been rattled by controversy over files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, creating some strain between Republican lawmakers and the president. Close to three-quarters of Democratic voters were feeling motivated to vote in the next election cycle in a recent CNN poll. Seventy-two percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters in the poll were 'extremely motivated' to vote before next year's midterms, with 50 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning voters saying the same. Republicans are also tight in the Senate, with 53 seats to Democrats' 45 seats and two independent senators. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
White House flips script on Hunter Biden's explosive rant against Trump and more top headlines
Print Close Published July 22, 2025 Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here's what you need to know to start your day ... TOP 3 1. White House flips script on Hunter Biden's explosive rant against Trump 2. Iran will not give up nuclear enrichment, top official confirms in exclusive FOX News interview 3. Harris celebrates one-year anniversary of her failed campaign in wildly mocked post MAJOR HEADLINES LAW AND DISORDER – Recall effort against blue city DA takes off after alleged sex offender's case dismissed. Continue reading … MISSED SIGNS – Friend recalls last text from dentist's wife as murder trial enters second week. Continue reading … DEADLY ACCIDENT – Family reveals shocking details of what really happened in MRI incident. Continue reading … 'YOU WILL BE MISSED' – 'Cosby Show' actor dead at 54 as Hollywood shares emotional farewells. Continue reading … MOVING FORWARD – Astronomer interim CEO finds silver lining after viral Kiss Cam scandal. Continue reading … -- POLITICS POWER SHIFT – Mark Green resigns from Congress, further shrinking House GOP majority. Continue reading … HISTORIC TURN – NATO enters brave new era under pressure from US, Russia. Continue reading … SUNSHINE STATE SWIPE – DeSantis has five-word response to Cuomo over relocation joke. Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA 'CLICK'-DRIVEN – Sen. Fetterman's wife blasts journalists for invading family privacy after husband's hospitalization. Continue reading … LOOKING AWAY – Legacy media outlets largely silent on Tulsi Gabbard's bombshell Obama administration claims. Continue reading … OVER THE OUTRAGE – Billy Joel tells Bill Maher he's done caring what woke critics think. Continue reading … 'CERTAINLY WORKING' – ABC reporter disputes LA mayor saying Trump's border policy is harmful. Continue reading … OPINION LIZ PEEK – Trump could secure his place in American history with this bold immigration reform strategy. Continue reading … DANIEL HANDEL – I worked for USAID for 11 years – this is how you build a foreign aid system that actually works. Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS DEADLY HARVEST – Federal probe finds doctors attempted organ removal while donors still alive. Continue reading … JUICY BARTER – Tropical fruit now accepted as payment by restaurants in major city. Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on fruit frontiers and star-spangled symbols. Take the quiz here … ANCIENT ANTICS – Rare 1,300-year-old medieval doodles reveal humor and daily life. Continue reading … MEAT EATER – Woman credits diet decision for latest successes. See video … WATCH STEPHEN MILLER – Democrats' policies shield these monsters from deportation. See video … TOM HOMAN – The Left doesn't want to admit the truth. See video … LISTEN Tune in to the FOX NEWS RUNDOWN PODCAST for today's in-depth reporting on the news that impacts you. Check it out ... FOX WEATHER What's it looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading… FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Entertainment (FOX411) Fox News Sports Huddle DOWNLOAD OUR APPS Fox News Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi WATCH FOX NEWS ONLINE Fox News Go Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Wednesday. Print Close URL
The Hill
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Tennessee republican resigns from House
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) has resigned from the House amid a tight margin between parties in the lower chamber. 'It's with a heavy heart that I say farewell. To my constituents across Tennessee's 7th District—thank you. The trust you put in me is humbling. I will look back fondly on my years of serving as your voice in Washington,' Green, who started in the House in 2019, said in a post on the social platform X earlier this month. There are now 219 Republicans and 212 Democrats in the lower chamber, only a seven-seat difference amid already high tensions between the two parties and the 2026 midterm races in which Democrats seek to take back the House, beginning to heat up. President Trump's base has also recently been rattled by controversy over files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, creating some strain between Republican lawmakers and the president. Close to three-quarters of Democratic voters were feeling motivated to vote in the next election cycle in a recent CNN poll. Seventy-two percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters in the poll were 'extremely motivated' to vote before next year's midterms, with 50 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning voters saying the same.
