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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

The Tennessee race that has Donald Trump scared: Does it mean a blue wave is on the horizon?

A congressional race in Tennessee has become surprisingly competitive, and tomorrow’s election could be a big sign of where President Donald Trump stands with the country - and the battle his party could face in 2026.

The Tennessee 7th district is one the president won by 22 points in 2024, but just a year later, a Democrat is putting up a serious bid to wrestle control of the seat from Republicans. It would not only be an embarrassing defeat for the president, but would move the U.S. House of Representatives closer to a Democratic majority.

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