Summary
Polls and predictions show that Republican candidate Matt Van Epps is likely to win the special election in Tennessee. He is running against Democrat Aftyn Behn to fill a seat left by a former representative who resigned. The outcome is important as it affects the balance of power in the House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- Matt Van Epps is the Republican candidate in the Tennessee special election.
- Aftyn Behn is the Democratic opponent running for the same seat.
- The election is for a seat left vacant when former Representative Mark Greene resigned.
- Polls and betting odds suggest Van Epps will likely win, but Behn's support is increasing.
- Emerson College's recent poll shows Van Epps leading Behn 48% to 46%.
- The Republican Party currently has a slim majority in the House of Representatives.
- President Trump has endorsed Van Epps and encouraged voters to support him.
