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Congressional candidates, from the left, Gino Bulso, Jody Barrett, Lee Reeves and Matt Van Epps, with moderator Buck Dellinger, at the Clarksville Kiwanis Club meeting on Aug. 19, 2025. (Chris Smith)
Elections
5 months ago
4 Republican candidates for Congress talk national debt, Trump agenda at Kiwanis meeting

Four candidates for Congress, District 7, addressed the Clarksville Kiwanis Club, each promoting himself as a Trump ally and reliable conservative Republican.

Six out of the eight candidates present at the Red River Republican Women wine tasting on July 25.
Elections
6 months ago
Red River Republican Women hear from 8 Republican Congress candidates

Candidates to replace Rep. Mark Green in Congress spoke at the Red River Republican Women Wine Tasting fundraiser in Adams.

Elections
6 months ago
Election timeline set for voting to replace Rep. Mark Green in Congress

The official voting dates for the primary and general elections for Rep. Mark Green’s seat in Congress has been announced.

Astyn Behn speaking at the Blue South BBQ on July 19.
Elections
6 months ago
Democratic candidates for Congress make pitch at Blue South BBQ | PHOTOS

The fourth annual Blue South BBQ, held Saturday at the Benevolent Lodge-Port Royal, hosted Democratic candidates for the Congress, District 7, in the special election to replace Rep. Mark Green.

Rep. Jay Reedy, right, with Gov. Bill Lee in July 2018.
Elections
7 months ago
Rep. Jay Reedy won’t run for Congress, Mark Green endorses Matt Van Epps

State Rep. Jay Reedy of Houston County, who has been discussed as a main contender to replace Rep. Mark Green in Congress, said Tuesday he won’t be running for the position.

Elections
7 months ago
2 more state legislators step up to run for Mark Green’s seat in Congress

In the race to replace Rep. Mark Green in Congress, state Rep. Lee Reeves becomes the fifth Republican to announce, and state Rep. Aftyn Behn is the second Democrat.

Congressman Mark Green on the Clarksville's Conversation podcast in March 2023. (Chris Smith)
Elections
7 months ago
UPDATE: Rep. Mark Green announces final day in Congress, plans to start new company

Rep. Mark Green officially resigned from Congress on July 4, and has informed Gov. Bill Lee and Speaker Mike Johnson that his last day will be July 20.

State Sen. Bill Powers speaks during the TriStar Health announcement event on May 30, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)
Elections
8 months ago
State Sen. Bill Powers decides not to run to replace Mark Green in Congress

State Sen. Bill Powers of Clarksville, who was among the state leaders considered contenders to replace Rep. Mark Green in a special election, announced Wednesday that he has decided not to run for Congress.

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