US EditionDonald Trump Endorses Matt Van Epps in 7th District Special Congressional Race, Reeves Out
Trump's endorsement helped consolidate support behind Matt Van Epps in a competitive GOP primary with 11 candidates and $2.5 million in outside spending, officials said.
- On Oct. 3, President Donald Trump endorsed Matt Van Epps, Republican candidate for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, calling him a `MAGA Warrior` with full support four days before the primary.
- The vacancy opened when former Rep. Mark Green resigned earlier this year, and 11 GOP candidates compete in the special primary on Oct. 7 with the general on Dec. 2.
- After the endorsement, Lee Reeves, State Representative, suspended his campaign and endorsed Van Epps, citing President Trump's call; Van Epps also has backing from Gov. Bill Lee and former Rep. Mark Green.
- Because the district is rated solid Republican, the Republican winner will face the Democratic nominee in the Dec. 2 general election, though special-election timing could lower turnout.
- Van Epps is a West Point graduate and combat-decorated veteran who has strong military and veterans backing and proposed a bill reducing veterans' cost of living.
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Daily Post-Athenian
Trump endorses Van Epps in Middle Tennessee U.S House race, Reeves drops out
President Donald Trump endorsed former state General Services Commissioner Matt Van Epps in the crowded Republican field for Tennessee’s 7th U.S. Congressional District, four days before the primary election. Trump in his endorsement, called Van Epps a “MAGA Warrior.” “A…
State Rep. Lee Reeves suspends Congressional campaign, stands with Trump, endorses Matt Van Epps
Tennessee Rep. Lee Reeves announced Friday that he is suspending his campaign for a seat on District 7 Congress and is now standing with Matt Van Epps, who was endorsed earlier by President Donald Trump. Reeves was one of 11…
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BizTocTrump Backs Matt Van Epps For Tennessee’s 7th District
President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidate Matt Van Epps for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Van Epps, a West Point graduate and decorated Army helicopter pilot, as a “Patriot” who embodies courage and wisdom.Via @realDonaldTrumpTrump highlighted Van Epps’ priorities if elected: securing the border, stopping migrant crime, cutting taxes, boosting U.S. manufacturing, expanding school…
The Tennessean
The Commercial AppealDonald Trump endorses Matt Van Epps in 7th District special congressional race, Reeves out
Rival state Rep. Lee Reeves also endorsed Van Epps and suspended his campaign. Van Epps is endorsed by Gov. Bill Lee and retired U.S. Rep. Mark Green.
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