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Social media reactions reveal why both parties celebrated after GOP candidate won special election

Republican Matt Van Epps won the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn by a narrow margin of about nine points. While the victory allows Republicans to retain their seat, the slim margin raised concerns about the party's future performance in upcoming elections, particularly given the district's history of supporting Trump by over 20 points in the past.

Social media reactions reveal why both parties celebrated after GOP candidate won special election

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Key Highlights

  • Matt Van Epps won the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
  • Van Epps defeated Aftyn Behn by approximately nine points.
  • The district was previously held by Republican Mark Greene and favored Trump by over 20 points.
  • The election results indicate potential challenges for Republicans in future contests.
  • Both parties interpreted the results differently, with Republicans celebrating the retention and Democrats noting the close margin.
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Sources

  1. Watch: What Tennessee's special election means for the Republican party
  2. Republicans win closer-than-expected Tennessee election
  3. Social media reactions reveal why both parties celebrated after GOP candidate won special election
  4. The Tennessee 'waltz': Republicans and Democrats dance around meaning of special election results
  5. House Republicans held on to a congressional district in suburban Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday night, as Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn. Read more in today’s WSJ Politics newsletter:

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