Aftyn Behn
Sign in to saveAftyn Alyssa Behn is an American politician who has represented the 51st district of the Tennessee House of Representatives since 2023. Before being elected to office, Behn worked in social services and community advocacy, including serving as a healthcare organizer for the Tennessee Justice Center. She was the Democratic nominee in the 2025 special election for Tennessee's 7th congressional district, and was defeated in the general election by Republican Matt Van Epps.
Person
- Born
- 1989-11-24
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- Born
- 24 November 1989
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Knoxville
- Political party
- Democratic Party (United States)
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- American English
- Official website
- www.aftynforcongress.com
- Image
- Rep. Aftyn Behn (cropped).jpg
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1989 births21st-century American politicians21st-century American women politicians21st-century members of the Tennessee General AssemblyAmerican health activistsAmerican human rights activistsAmerican social justice activistsAmerican social workersAmerican women human rights activistsCandidates in the 2025 United States electionsDemocratic Party members of the Tennessee House of Representatives