Summary
Matt Van Epps, supported by President Donald Trump, won a special U.S. House election in Tennessee, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn. Van Epps will fill the seat left by Mark Green, who resigned earlier. The district is usually dominated by Republicans.
Key Facts
- Matt Van Epps won the special election for the U.S. House seat in Tennessee.
- He was backed by President Donald Trump.
- He defeated Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn.
- The seat became vacant after Mark Green resigned in July 2025.
- Van Epps received 53.9% of the vote; Behn got 45%.
- The election took place in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District.
- The district was more Republican-leaning after redistricting changes in 2022.
- National Republican groups heavily invested in Van Epps’s campaign.
