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Tennessee special election shows the power of partisan gerrymandering as Trump pushes for more of it
Yet her hope grew as the party mounted an aggressive campaign for its candidate, Aftyn Behn, in a special election to replace a Republican who had resigned.In the end, high Democratic enthusiasm and millions of dollars in spending weren't enough.

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Tennessee Special Election Day: Final Polls, Predictions
While Trump easily won District 7 in 2024, Tennessee special election results show 'warning sign'
Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee
Republican Matt Van Epps won a nationally watched special election in Tennessee for a U.S. House seat Tuesday, maintaining his party’s grip on the conservative district with help from President Donald...

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Republican wins Tennessee special election for House seat, NBC News projects
Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election
Opinion: Why Republicans–and Trump—Should Be Terrified by Their Win in Tennessee
And had Democrats nominated someone better fitted for the seat—Behn is an outspoken liberal with a long track record of public statements that didn’t sit well with voters in a deep red district—there ...

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Slimmer-than-expected margin in Republican Matt Van Epps' Tennessee special election win
Matt Van Epps defeats 'AOC of Tennessee' in special election

Van Epps sworn in 2 days after winning a Tennessee special election

Rep. Matt Van Epps was sworn in by House Speaker Mike Johnson on the House floor Thursday morning after winning a special election on Tuesday.

Tennessee Special Election: Behn Teases Another Run After Losing to Van Epps

Democrat Aftyn Behn is already teasing another Congressional run after losing in Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th congressional district to Republican Matt Van Epps. Speaking on CNN, Behn said that she was planning to call her rival to congratulate him,

Tennessee's special House election sets stage for affordability-focused 2026 midterms

Republican Matt Van Epps won the Tennessee 7th Congressional special election, but Aftyn Behn's overperformance has Democrats celebrating, too, and sets up an affordability focus in the 2026 midterms.

Republican wins US House election in Tennessee, bolstering party majority

Voters in Tennessee elected Republican Matt Van Epps to fill a vacant U.S. House of Representatives seat, U.S. media outlets projected on Tuesday, padding the narrow lead by President Donald Trump's party in the chamber heading into next year's midterm elections.
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