Aftyn Behn
Aftyn Behn | |
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Behn in 2025 | |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| Assumed office October 4, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1989 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin (BA, MSW) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Aftyn Alyssa Behn (/beɪn/ BAYN; born November 24, 1989) 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.