Aftyn Behn

Aftyn Behn

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U.S. House - TN District 07 · Congressional District 7

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Profile Snapshot

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Office sought
U.S. House - TN District 07
District
Congressional District 7
Party
DEMOCRAT
Source
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Five-pillar framework

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Constitutional Government

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Freedom of Speech

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Religious Liberty

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Second Amendment

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Due Process

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Separation of Powers

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Limited Government

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Federalism / States' Rights

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Judicial Philosophy

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Protection of Individual Rights

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Life, Family & Human Dignity

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Sanctity of Life

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Marriage

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Gender & Biological Reality

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Parental Rights

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School Choice

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Child Protection

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Human Trafficking

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Adoption & Foster Care

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Family Stability

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Integrity & Public Leadership

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Promise Keeping

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Honesty

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Transparency

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Ethics

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Corruption Record

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Financial Accountability

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Abuse of Power

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Consistency

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Leadership Character

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National Security, Law & Elections

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Border Security

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Immigration Policy

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National Defense

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Veterans

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Law & Order

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Support for Law Enforcement

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Election Integrity

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Public Safety

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Foreign Policy

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Economic Stewardship

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Fiscal Responsibility

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Balanced Budget

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National Debt

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Tax Policy

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Inflation

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Government Spending

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Regulatory Reform

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Energy Independence

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Economic Growth

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Small Business

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Ratings & Endorsements

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Evidence & Sources

12/13 verified

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  • Aftyn Behn is a candidate for U.S. House - TN District 07
    profile identity· OpenFEC
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  • Raised $0 in the 2026 cycle
    campaign finance totals· OpenFECsource
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  • News coverage: Rep. Aftyn Behn files 14 civil rights complaints over DCS failures - The Tennessean
    news mention· The Tennessean· 2026-06-23source
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  • News coverage: Aftyn Behn calls for federal investigation into Tennessee Department of Children's Service - WZTV
    news mention· WZTV· 2026-06-19source
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  • News coverage: Aftyn Behn calls for federal investigation into Tennessee Department of Children's Service - WZTV
    news mention· WZTV· 2026-06-19source
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  • News coverage: Rep. Aftyn Behn calls for an investigation into CVS claims that pharmacies are closing - WZTV
    news mention· WZTV· 2026-03-19source
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  • News coverage: Democratic Rep. Aftyn Behn to seek re-election in TN House, will not challenge Van Epps - WSMV
    news mention· WSMV· 2026-01-12source
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  • News coverage: Matt Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th District - Nashville Banner
    news mention· Nashville Banner· 2025-12-02source
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  • News coverage: Aftyn Behn Election Night Remarks - C-SPAN
    news mention· C-SPAN· 2025-12-02source
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  • News coverage: Poll shows Republican Van Epps holding slight lead over Democrat Behn in Tennessee’s special congressional race - WSMV
    news mention· WSMV· 2025-12-01source
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  • News coverage: Stockard on the Stump: Behn, Van Epps go full tilt in Tennessee congressional race - Tennessee Lookout
    news mention· Tennessee Lookout· 2025-11-14source
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  • News coverage: Aftyn Behn (D), Matt Van Epps (R), and four independent candidates are running in the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District - Ballotpedia News
    news mention· Ballotpedia News· 2025-11-06source
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  • News coverage: Behn works to counter Trump endorsement of Van Epps in Tennessee's Congressional District 7 - Tennessee Lookout
    news mention· Tennessee Lookout· 2025-10-22source
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