Whither Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District in the midterms?

By: Bruce Barry

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: January 12, 2026

Words: 894

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Here in a deep red state where elections for federal office are mind-numbingly (and for Democrats demoralizingly) predictable, it was serious political fun—right?—to see Middle Tennessee briefly take center stage in the national spotlight for December’s 7th Congressional District special election.

A favorable climate for Democratic gains in special elections combined with polling showing a tight race drew scads of outside money on both sides, juicing a campaign ad frenzy the likes of …

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