Summary
Republican candidate Matt Van Epps won a special election in Tennessee's 7th District, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn. The election occurred due to the retirement of former Representative Mark Green. This victory helps maintain the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- Matt Van Epps, a Republican, defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in the Tennessee special election.
- Van Epps won approximately 53.9% of the vote, leading Behn by about 9 percentage points.
- The election took place because former Representative Mark Green retired to work in the private sector.
- The Associated Press announced Van Epps as the winner with 99% of the votes counted.
- The win keeps the Republicans' slim lead in the U.S. House of Representatives, with 219 seats compared to the Democrats' 213.
- Notable figures, including President Trump, congratulated Van Epps on social media.
- The race saw high interest and investment from national parties and grassroots activists.
