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Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 11h

Montgomery County is ready! Let's #fliptn7

The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 20h

And state Rep. Aftyn Behn wins the (much closer) Dem primary. She'll face off against Republican Matt Van Epps on Dec. 2.

#TN07 is a very conservative district, but Dems hope that the GOP's gerrymander, which added part of Nashville, will boost them. Also keep an eye on Montgomery Co.

Aftyn Behn wins Democratic Primary for US House special election

The eyes of the nation are on Tennessee for a special election that could sway the balance of power in Washington D.C.

www.newschannel5.com

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Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 11h

Montgomery County has been summoned! Thanks for the mention. We're behind @aftynbehn.bsky.social all the way! #fliptn7

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 19h

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps and progressive state Rep. Aftyn Behn will face off to replace former Congressman Mark Green. The Dec. 2 election will garner national attention as a rare opportunity for Democrats in the red state.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/10/07/m...

Van Epps, Behn win primaries for Tennessee special election - Nashville Banner

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn will face off in a special election with national implications after winning their primaries.

nashvillebanner.com

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Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 19h

MoCo is behind you, let's flip this thing! 🌊

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Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 19h

Congratulations @aftynbehn.bsky.social !

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20h

⚡️ NEW: State Rep. Aftyn Behn has won the Democratic Primary in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District Special Election

@aftynbehn.bsky.social

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Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 1d

City Council Meeting tonight!

#clarksvilletn #montgomerycountytn

Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 1d

ELECTION DAY!

Today's the day! Go get your VOTE ON and TURN TN-7 BLUE! 💙

#mocodems #clarksvilletn #turntnblue

Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 1d

It's Primary Election Day. Here's what you need to know:
✅POLLS OPEN: Open 7am - 7pm
✅need valid photo ID
✅must vote at your designated polling place (go to GoVoteTn.gov to find yours)
🚌FREE RIDES on Clarksville Transit System all day today
⚠️REPORT ISSUES 1-866-OUR VOTE (687-8683)

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 1d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 1d

Accurate: you don't realize the stress that the American Healthcare "system" puts you under every day until you experience something different. #medicareforall

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Healthcare should be guaranteed as a human right #MedicareForAll @salaambhattiva.bsky.social

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League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Area @lwvwilliamsburg.org · 1d

The League of Women Voters of the U.S. & Illinois have issued this powerful statement. In our 100+ years of voting rights advocacy, there has never been a need to speak out against treating fellow citizens like enemies. Sadly, there is now. Stand with us: bit.ly/48jzFH8 @lwvus.bsky.social

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Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 2d

Our Women's Caucus meets tonight (10/06)! Interested in joining the fun? We have more info here: https://mctndp.org/events/

Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 2d

TOMORROW is Election Day!

Don't forget to VOTE! Find out where you need to go to vote in person at: https://montgomerytn.gov/storage/departments/election/PRECINCT%20ADDRESS%20AND%20LOCATIONS%202022.pdf

#montgomerycountytn #mocodems #turntnblue

Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 2d

Make sure to show up!

The County Commission meeting is tonight at 6pm at the Old Courthouse Building- don't miss it!

#clarksvilletn #montgomerycountytn

Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 2d

They are so angry about poor people getting life-saving care.

1. They are lying, the hospital has to pay under EMTALA
2. WWJD? Pretty sure this isn't it

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

Christ follower enters the chat

Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 3d

Sure, here it is! This is an anytime phonebank, but we're trying to get people to call Monday evening if possible
mobilize.us/s/F8GaHX

Take Back TN07: Special Election Virtual Phone Bank (Weekly) · Davidson County Democratic Party (TN)

Join us for a virtual phone bank where we'll educate voters about the upcoming TN07 Special Election! This is a flippable district - we need all hands on deck. Zoom link will be sent out prior to the...

mobilize.us

Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 3d

Did you see that we are just a hair behind Republican turn out for early voting in the Special Election Primary? Help us get more Dems to the polls on Tuesday by phonebanking. You can do it from the comfort of your couch. Do it!
https://www.davidsondemocrats.org/dcdp-events

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 4d

The truth is, the government has been shutting down since January. Mass illegal firings, withholding funds, censorship, corruption. Making this fight about medicaid subsidies is fine. But no democrat should be voting to fund a dictatorship.

Call your dems and tell them to hold the line

5calls.org

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

“There’s a baby!”

Guns drawn. Windows smashed. With a 1 month old in the car. (They did this as he was coming home from an immigration court appointment— which is illegal in Colorado: coloradosun.com/2025/10/01/i...)

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Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 3d

Are you ready to be in the decision making seat in Montgomery County?

There are 40+ leadership positions open in 2026. School board, County Commision, Mayor and more! Sign up for our Candidate Academy today: http://www.mctndp.org/run-for-office

#mctndp #mocodems #clarksvilletn

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Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 3d

Accurate: Trump fucked over the soybean farmers (again). Hopefully they're seeing sense this time and are angry eough to vote him out

Suzanna for Georgia @suzannaforgeorgia.bsky.social · 4d

I am seeing this everywhere. He fucked our farmers right out of business after they voted for him. And now he is bailing out their competition with our money.

Montgomery County Democratic Party @mctndp.bsky.social · 3d

If you're disheartened with the DNC (who isn't at this point?), please support a local level phonebank instead. Down here in Tennessee 7, we're fighting to flip a gerrymandered congress seat.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 4d

Even if you support massive deportation operations, under no circumstances should ANYONE be ok with US citizens being forcibly removed from their homes and detained without explanation.

This is a clear violation of their constitutional rights and should universally condemned.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 3d

News today that ICE shot a woman is chilling. The videos online show that there are some abusive, masked thugs masquerading as law enforcement.

Nobody deserves this. The courts need to step in.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

This is it #trumpshutdown

🎥: @warnock.senate.gov

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