Summary
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will participate in a tele-rally on Monday to support Republican Matt Van Epps in a close Tennessee special congressional election. The race for Tennessee's 7th District is tight, with Van Epps barely leading Democrat Aftyn Behn. Both parties are investing significant resources as the election date approaches.
Key Facts
- President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are hosting a tele-rally for Republican Matt Van Epps.
- The election is for Tennessee's 7th District, and it is happening on December 2.
- Trump previously won this district by 22 points, but the current race is closer, with Van Epps leading by just 2 points.
- Trump's political action committee, MAGA Inc., has spent over $1.5 million on the race.
- Conservatives for American Excellence and Club for Growth Action have each spent significant amounts in support of Van Epps.
- Democrats, including groups like House Majority PAC, have spent around $1 million backing Aftyn Behn.
- The election's timing right after Thanksgiving could affect voter turnout.
- Republicans reported higher early and absentee voting than Democrats in this race.
