CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — After a competitive primary season filled with yard signs and political attack ads, Tennessee's 7th Congressional District now has its nominees for the special election to replace former Congressman Mark Green, who resigned earlier this year.

Republican voters overwhelmingly chose Matt Van Epps , while Democrats selected State Representative Aftyn Behn in a tighter race . I spoke to both winners following their primary victories to learn about their plans moving forward.

Stark political divide between nominees

Tuesday night's watch parties in Clarksville were just seven miles apart geographically, but the two nominees couldn't be further apart politically.

Van Epps, the Republican nominee, is an Army veteran-turned-businessman who most recently served as

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