Wyatt Rampy, Michelle Foreman and Caleb Hammer
With state Rep. Jason Potts (D-Nashville) opting not to run for reelection and his District 59 redrawn, the race to succeed him is on.
Republicans Wyatt Rampy and Michelle Foreman are facing off on Thursday, with the winner to take on Democrat Caleb Hemmer. The district includes wealthier areas of southern Davidson County.
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