Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett

Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett

Out-of-state groups have funneled millions of dollars into Tennessee’s special congressional race, outpacing the fundraising totals for most frontrunners. More than $842,000 of outside money has gone to opposing Republican state Rep. Jody Barrett — far outspending supporters of any other candidate. Barrett, R-Dickson, is one of four frontrunners in a crowded Republican primary. The two-term lawmaker has used his voting record to set himself apar…