Tennessee's Pivotal Special Election: A Battleground of Political Winds

Tennessee is gearing up for a special election to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of U.S. Rep. Mark Green. This contest promises to be a political litmus test for the district, which has shown Republican leanings but also includes a sizable Democratic constituency from Nashville.

State officials confirmed that the primary election will occur on October 7, followed by the general election on December 2. The 7th Congressional District race, vacated by Green who recently stepped down for a private sector role, is rife with potential candidates from both major parties.

Among the Republican candidates are state Representatives Jody Barrett and Lee Reeves, while Democrats look to field state Reps. Bo Mitchell, Aftyn Behn, and Vincent Dixie. With the district's new boundaries favoring Republicans and the presence of candidates with military backgrounds, this election could be pivotal in determining Tennessee's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)