Summary
A new poll shows a tight race between Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th District, a seat President Donald Trump previously won big. The race is unexpectedly close, with Van Epps leading by a small margin, and the special election will occur on December 2.
Key Facts
- Tennessee’s 7th District race shows a close contest between Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn.
- President Donald Trump won this seat by 22 points in 2024, highlighting the shift in voter sentiment.
- The Emerson College/The Hill poll shows Van Epps leading 48% to Behn's 46%.
- The poll's margin of error is 3.9 percentage points.
- Including leaning voters, Van Epps leads 49% to Behn's 47%.
- 5% of voters remain undecided, and 2% support third-party candidates.
- The special election is scheduled for December 2.
