Summary
Republican Representative Matt Van Epps won a special election in Tennessee with a smaller margin than President Trump did in 2024. Many Republican members of Congress are not running again, leading to talk of potential Democratic gains in upcoming elections. The article also discusses various political figures and their current standings within their parties.
Key Facts
- Matt Van Epps won a Tennessee special election by 9 points, less than President Trump's 22-point win in 2024.
- Nearly 60 special elections this year have shown similar results, suggesting possible Democratic gains.
- 23 Republican members of Congress have announced they will not run for re-election.
- Mike Johnson is the current Speaker of the House, facing challenges as Democrats might regain control.
- Hakeem Jeffries is a leading Democrat, close to becoming Speaker since Nancy Pelosi lost the majority in 2022.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned and has been critical of President Trump's stance on certain issues.
- Mark Green resigned from Congress to work on business opportunities in Guyana.
- Conventional Wisdom is a feature that uses arrows to indicate political figures’ standings, aiming to provide balanced insights.
