
Republican Matt Van Epps projected winner in Tennessee special election
Republican Matt Van Epps is the projected winner of the closely watched special election for Tennessee's U.S. House seat for the 7th congressional district, according to the Associated Press, averting a Democratic upset in a closer-than-expected race.
With 99% of the vote counted, Van Epps led Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn by about 9 percentage points -- 53.9% to 45% -- according to the AP. President Donald Trump won the district by 22 points in the 2024 election.
With 99% of the vote counted, Van Epps led Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn by about 9 percentage points -- 53.9% to 45% -- according to the AP. President Donald Trump won the district by 22 points in the 2024 election.
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