Tennessee Special Election: Afton Bennett Challenges Republican Stronghold

Special Election in Tennessee's 7th District

• 🗳️ A special election is underway in Tennessee's 7th district on December 2nd, a race that was previously a Trump 20-point district.
• 📌 The race features Democratic candidate Afton Bennett, who has been forced to reschedule an interview due to the election's demands.

Promising Poll Results

• 📊 A recent poll from Emerson College, a reputable pollster, indicates that Afton Bennett is within two points of her Republican opponent.
• 📈 This poll, focusing on likely voters, suggests the district is closer to a 10-12 point margin rather than the 22 points Trump previously won by.
• ⚠️ The poll's weighting model was adjusted based on primary turnout, incorporating new voters who did not participate in the primary.

Candidate Stance on Gaza

• 💡 Afton Bennett has publicly spoken out against the genocide in Gaza, calling it a genocide in April 2024.
• ✅ This stance is highlighted as a positive indicator for universal human rights and a rejection of the idea that such positions are electoral poison.

Financial Investment in the Race

• 💰 Super PACs have collectively spent $7 million in this special election with a week remaining.
• 💸 Notable donations include contributions from JB Pritzker and Reed Hastings, while MAGA Inc. has spent nearly $1.2 million from the Republican side.
• 🤝 The significant spending underscores the importance of this race in the context of thin House margins, potentially impacting House Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to govern.