Summary
A special election is being held in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. Republicans aim to keep their majority in the U.S. House, while Democrats seek an upset victory in a historically Republican area.
Key Facts
- The special election takes place in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District.
- Republicans currently have a narrow 219-213 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- This district usually supports Republican candidates, including President Trump, with about 60% of the vote.
- Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn are the candidates.
- The election is to fill the seat left by former Republican Rep. Mark Green, who resigned.
