Aftyn Behn
Aftyn Behn is a Democratic State Representative in Tennessee who urges her national party to take more action in states with Republican supermajorities, where conservative legislation, such as immigration laws, is rapidly advancing.
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Aftyn Behn was the Democratic candidate who lost by 9 in the special election.
In a close 2025 defeat, Democrats see the beginnings of a 2026 red-state surprise
United States· 2025-12-18
Aftyn Behn was considered a poor choice of candidate in an election where Republicans were unusually vulnerable.
Carville says Rep Crockett's rhetoric is 'more about herself' than votersUnited States· 2025-12-12
Aftyn Behn was defeated by Matt Van Epps in the special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District.
KEVIN WALLING: Tennessee special election signals GOP trouble for 2026 midtermsUnited States· 2025-12-05
Aftyn Behn was defeated by Matt Van Epps in the special election.
Explained: What Tennessee’s election reveals about 2026 battlefield for Democrats and Republicans
India· 2025-12-03
Aftyn Behn was the Democratic candidate in the Tennessee election, banking on the party's resurgent mood.
Focus turns to ‘fog of war’ Pete Hegseth over US missile strike on Venezuelan boat – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-03
Aftyn Behn was the Democratic candidate who lost the election.
Taperen ble så glad at hun sang Dolly Parton på valgvaken
Norway· 2025-12-03
Aftyn Behn is a Nashville progressive State Representative who is competing in the special election.
Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Special Election Results 2025: Behn vs. Van EppsUnited States· 2025-12-03
Aftyn Behn said that despite her loss, she believed the result was 'the beginning of something powerful'.
Republicans win Tennessee election despite Democratic fightback
United Kingdom· 2025-12-03
Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn speaks to supporters at a watch party after losing a special election for the U.S. seventh congressional district.
Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election for House seatUnited States· 2025-12-03
Aftyn Behn over-performed Democrats’ 2024 presidential margin by about 13 points.
Republicans avoided a nightmare in Tennessee. Their electoral picture is still scaryUnited States· 2025-12-03Aftyn Behn argued that even a narrow loss would show momentum for their party’s focus on cost-of-living issues.
Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election, averting upsetUnited States· 2025-12-03
Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn argued that the race is closer than Republicans expected.
Tennessee GOP seat unexpectedly competitive in Tuesday special electionUnited States· 2025-12-02
Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for the special election in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
Tennessee special election between Aftyn Behn and Matt Van Epps stirs upset talkUnited States· 2025-12-02Aftyn Behn is a Democratic candidate running closely against the Republican candidate in a special election.
Trump’s health comes under spotlight, as president hails ‘eternity’ of three years left – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Aftyn Behn, the Democratic nominee for next week’s special election in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district, responds to comments she made on a 2020 podcast episode about Nashville.
White House releases statement about Trump’s MRI resultUnited States· 2025-12-01
Aftyn Behn is trying to tip the scales in favor of her party in a district which President Trump carried by about 20 points.
Tennessee special election pits Democrat Behn against Republican Van EppsUnited States· 2025-12-01
Aftyn Behn, the Democratic nominee for next week’s special election in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district, responds to comments she made on a 2020 podcast episode about Nashville.
Trump says Hegseth ‘did not say that’ following ‘kill everybody’ reportUnited States· 2025-12-01
Aftyn Behn, the Democratic nominee for next week’s special election in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district, responds to comments she made on a 2020 podcast episode about Nashville.
Long lines in Honduras a voters hit pollsUnited States· 2025-12-01Aftyn Behn, the Democratic nominee for next week’s special election in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district, responds to comments she made on a 2020 podcast episode about Nashville.
Analysis: Report of Hegseth ‘kill everybody’ order follows military officials’ departuresUnited States· 2025-12-01Aftyn Behn, the Democratic nominee for next week’s special election in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district, responds to comments she made on a 2020 podcast episode about Nashville.
Sen. Kelly on Venezuelan boat strikes reportUnited States· 2025-11-30Aftyn Behn, the Democratic nominee for next week’s special election in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district, responds to comments she made on a 2020 podcast episode about Nashville.
TN Democratic candidate responds to ‘I hate’ Nashville commentsUnited States· 2025-11-30Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for a special election in Tennessee, focusing on affordability concerns in her campaign.
How far can Democrats ride the affordability argument? A progressive running in deep-red Tennessee is about to find outUnited States· 2025-11-30
Aftyn Behn is a Democratic Party hopeful in Tennessee's upcoming special election and was forcibly removed from Governor Bill Lee's office during a 2019 sit-in.
Resurfaced video shows Dem House candidate dragged from governor's office in 2019United States· 2025-11-27
Democratic congressional nominee Aftyn Behn, a Tennessee state representative, is running in a Dec. 2 special election for a vacant U.S. House seat.
Socialist Democrat competitive in Tennessee Trump district special electionUnited States· 2025-11-26
Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn has focused almost exclusively on affordability and local quality of life issues.
The looming election Trump can't afford to loseUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-26
A Democratic congressional candidate in Tennessee is facing backlash over past posts calling to dissolve the Nashville Police Department.
Democrat Aftyn Behn's police rhetoric sparks controversy in Tennessee raceUnited States· 2025-11-25
Aftyn Behn, a former healthcare community organizer, recently secured the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
New wave of progressive candidates push Democratic Party further leftUnited States· 2025-11-08
Aftyn Behn has gained national attention for her radical democratic stance and proposals.
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Sweden· 2025-11-01
Aftyn Behn, a former healthcare community organizer and current Democrat state representative, on Tuesday secured the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
Next wave of Squad-style progressive Democrats emerge across AmericaUnited States· 2025-10-18
Aftyn Behn secured the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
Young progressive Democrats redefine party's future after Trump's returnUnited States· 2025-10-13