Summary
Voters in Tennessee are deciding who will fill a seat in the 7th Congressional District after former Representative Mark Green resigned. This election tests the influence of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, as they have actively supported the Republican candidate, Matt Van Epps, with significant campaign funding.
Key Facts
- Tennessee held a special election for the 7th Congressional District.
- The election was needed because Republican Rep. Mark Green resigned.
- The district is known to usually support conservative candidates.
- Matt Van Epps is the Republican candidate.
- MAGA Inc., a group that supports Trump, spent over $1 million on the campaign.
- This is the first campaign the Trump-supporting group spent on since the last presidential race.
- President Trump supported Van Epps with a phone rally and a tele-rally.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Chair Joe Gruters also supported Van Epps.
