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Republican Matt Van Epps won the special election in Tennessee to fill the vacant House seat, but Democrat Aftyn Behn narrowed the GOP’s margin from 2024

Republican Matt Van Epps secured a significant victory in a special election for a congressional seat in Tennessee, maintaining GOP control in a district that has traditionally favored Republicans. Despite the win, Democrat Aftyn Behn made notable gains, narrowing the margin of victory compared to previous elections.

Republican Matt Van Epps won the special election in Tennessee to fill the vacant House seat, but Democrat Aftyn Behn narrowed the GOP’s margin from 2024

Key Highlights

  • Matt Van Epps won the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
  • The election was closely contested, with Aftyn Behn reducing the Republican margin from 2024.
  • Van Epps's victory maintains GOP control in a historically Republican district.
  • Significant financial resources were invested by both parties in this election.
  • Trump won the district by 22 points in the 2024 election, indicating shifting dynamics.
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Sources

  1. Republican Matt Van Epps holds deep-red House district in Tennessee special election
  2. Trump-backed Republican keeps crucial congressional seat in GOP hands with special election victory
  3. Republican Matt Van Epps won the special election in Tennessee to fill the vacant House seat, but Democrat Aftyn Behn narrowed the GOP’s margin from 2024

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

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