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Posted by: Paul Burch on Feb 29, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mark Green, R-Clarksville announced he will seek reelection despite his “strong desire” to leave Congress this year, reports the Tennessean. Green’s announcement is a reversal from his retirement plans which he announced two weeks ago. Green's retirement would have left the Republican primary in the 7th Congressional District wide open. Green had never faced primary challenger for the seat, which now includes parts of Nashville and Davidson County after a controversial redistricting. Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, a Democrat, announced in December she would seek the Democratic nomination in the 7th Congressional District and challenge Green for the seat.