Sep 25, 2024 - Politics

Megan Barry launches first ad

Nate Rau

Congressional candidate Megan Barry — A screenshot from Megan Barry's new campaign ad. Image: courtesy of the Megan Barry campaign

Democrat Megan Barry launched her first campaign ad in the District 7 U.S. House race Tuesday.

Driving the news: Barry's debut ad, which her campaign calls "Heart," focuses on the nation's opioid overdose epidemic.

Barry's son Max Barry died from an overdose in 2017.

What she's saying: In the ad, Barry, the former Nashville mayor, recalls the knock on the door she received in the middle of the night. "Unfortunately, Max's story is not unique. The overdose crisis continues to ravage families in every community," Barry says.

Though she doesn't mention her opponent, Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green, Barry says "In Washington, nothing ever gets done."

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