Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee Special Election

Republican candidate Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election on Tuesday. He will represent Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The election filled a vacancy in the district. Voters chose Van Epps to complete the current term of office. Political analyst Chad Pergram noted the outcome aligns with the district's recent voting history. Tennessee's 7th District has consistently elected Republican representatives. Van Epps will now join the current session of Congress. His victory maintains the Republican Party's hold on the seat.