"For weeks, a Tennessee special election was flying under the radar in a heavily Republican congressional district. But now funding from President Donald Trump's allies and an appearance by former Vice President Kamala Harris have turned the Dec. 2 contest into a marquee political battle with potential consequences for next year's midterms. The race is the first for federal office since the Nov. 4 elections, when Democrats cruised to victories that were framed as a referendum on Trump."
"MAGA Inc., a Trump-supporting super PAC, has reported more than $1 million in spending so far to support Matt Van Epps, the Republican candidate and former Army helicopter pilot who served in combat tours overseas. It's the first time that the organization has participated in a campaign since last year's presidential race. With the election taking place just days after Thanksgiving, "I'm very concerned that we could be caught with our pants down," said Rep. Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican."
"State Rep. Aftyn Behn, the Democratic candidate and progressive community organizer, is getting national support of her own, including a recent visit by party chair Ken Martin and $1 million in television and digital advertising from the House Majority PAC reported on Friday. The Tennessee Democratic Party hosted Harris for a canvassi"
A Dec. 2 special election in Tennessee's heavily Republican 7th congressional district has escalated into a nationally watched contest after major spending and high-profile appearances. President Donald Trump's allies, including MAGA Inc., have spent over $1 million supporting Republican Matt Van Epps, marking the group's first campaign involvement since the presidential race. Democrats have countered with House Majority PAC advertising, national visits, and a Kamala Harris canvass supporting State Rep. Aftyn Behn. Both parties view the outcome as potentially influential for House control and target selection heading into next year's midterms.
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