Even before launching his campaign for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, State Rep. Gino Bulso has quickly become the clear target of Democratic attacks. Grassroots conservatives are saying this proves that Bulso is the Republican in the field that Democrats fear most.

On July 28, the Williamson County Representative officially announced his candidacy, pledging to bring Tennessee values and an America First agenda to Washington. Bulso had made his intentions known days earlier in an appearance at a  Humphreys County GOP event, where he finished second in their local straw poll. 

Even before the formal launch, digital sabotage exposed Democratic efforts to interfere. Typing “Gino Bulso.com” redirected users to the campaign site of Democrat Rep. Aftyn Behn, of Nashville, who is also seeking the seat.

“This was no mistake. It was a calculated move by the Left to disrupt my campaign before it even began,” Bulso said. “They know I’m the conservative who can win, and they’re trying to shut me down before I get started.”

Now, another Democratic challenger—Rep. Bo Mitchell—has launched a direct fundraising appeal attacking Bulso, labeling him a “self-funding right-wing extremist” and criticizing his conservative record on parental rights, medical freedom, and educational policy.

Mitchell’s attack email—sent to supporters just hours after Bulso’s announcement—called him “dangerous”. The email pleaded for donations to “stop Gino Bulso from bringing his brand of cruelty and censorship to Congress.”

“I am definitely dangerous to the Democrats’ liberal agenda,” Bulso said. “They misrepresent my record because they cannot run on their own. While they spread fear and division, I will continue fighting for Tennessee values.”

Bulso, an attorney and leading conservative voice in the state legislature, has passed over a dozen laws championing Trump-era priorities such as border enforcement, parental rights, and protecting girls’ sports.

“The Left is clearly panicking,” Bulso noted.“They have launched website tricks, email blasts, and fear mongering—because they know I have the record and the resolve to beat them. I will not back down.”