Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee Special Election
TL;DR
Republican Matt Van Epps won the closely contested Tennessee 7th congressional district special election, supported by Trump's endorsement, narrowly defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn, in a race seen as a test of political momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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- Republican Matt Van Epps projected winner in closely watched Tennessee special election for House seat ABC News
- Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Special Election Results 2025: Behn vs. Van Epps The New York Times
- Republican Matt Van Epps will win Tennessee special election, averting Democratic upset, CNN projects CNN
- Republicans hold Tennessee seat after closely-watched race BBC
- Republican wins special election in Trump country, as Democrat gains ground The Washington Post
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