Republicans are claiming victory in Tennessee’s special election, the final contest of the year, but analysts say it is the latest indication that the GOP faces a rough road ahead to maintain its razor-thin majority in the House during 2026.

One political analysts says the results are a “very, very bad omen for Republicans and a very, very good omen for Democrats."

Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday in central Tennessee for 2025's final election showdown in a race that could be a referendum on President Trump.

RNC Chairman Joe Gruters discusses the Tuesday's Tennessee special election victory by Matt Van Epps on 'America Reports.'

Republican Matt Van Epps won a special election on Tuesday to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.