# Race Heats Up for Tennessee’s 7th District as Democrat Dixie Enters and GOP Reedy Bows Out

- Link: https://exclusiveaccess.net/race-heats-up-for-tennessees-7th-district-as-democrat-dixie-enters-and-gop-reedy-bows-out/
- Published: 2025-07-21T19:08:29-04:00
- Author: EAN

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The contest for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District is taking shape with major
developments on both sides of the aisle. Democratic state Rep. Vincent Dixie of 
Nashville has entered the race to replace retiring Republican Rep. Mark Green, while
Republican state Rep. Jay Reedy has withdrawn after initially filing to run. Dixie,
the first Black lawmaker to chair the House Democratic Caucus, criticized Green 
for supporting former President Trump’s controversial spending bill, calling it 
harmful to working families. Meanwhile, a crowded Republican field remains, including
former state officials, current legislators, and even Stewart Parks — a Trump-pardoned
Jan. 6 rioter. With primary elections set for October 7 and the general election
on December 2, the race is quickly becoming one of Tennessee’s most watched political
battles.

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