Tuesday’s congressional primary will determine the final matchup for the Dec. 2 general election to replace former District 7 Congressman Mark Green. Green announced an early retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives less than six months into his term, triggering this special election.

Nearly a dozen Republican candidates will appear on the primary ballot, but after a late shakeup, some of those names are no longer in the race. Freshman lawmaker Lee Reeves, R-Franklin dropped out after President Donald Trump endorsed Matt Van Epps. A day after early voting polls closed and just days before the primary, Trump posted to social media, praising Van Epps’ military service.

A former member of Gov. Bill Lee’s cabinet, Van Epps had raised the most money of any candidate. Since Trump’s en

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