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Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee
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Republican Matt Van Epps holds deep-red House district in Tennessee special election
Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election
Van Epps is a West Point graduate and former state general services commissioner from Nashville. He received a late push from Johnson and the national Republican Party in his race
Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election will be held on Dec. 2. Here's what to know and how to keep up with results.
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.
With the 2026 Midterms approaching, here’s a look at where Donald Trump’s approval stands in the wake of a tight Tennessee special election.
One political analysts says the results are a “very, very bad omen for Republicans and a very, very good omen for Democrats."
Their winning margin has been much-reduced, after a contest that was seen as a test of Donald Trump's popularity.
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Steve Kornacki: GOP warning signs and lessons for Democrats in Tennessee's special election results
The Tennessee results continued a trend of big swings toward Democrats compared to the last presidential results. But the party might have left an opportunity on the table.
As Republicans and Democrats look ahead to the 2026 midterm elections, President Donald Trump's approval rating offers a clue in how voters feel.
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