US EditionDemocrat Aftyn Behn Seeks Upset Over Republican Matt Van Epps In Tennessee Special Election
Democrat Aftyn Behn narrows gap against Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps in historically GOP district, with Emerson College poll showing only a 2-point lead within margin of error.
- Tuesday, December 2, voters in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District head to the polls in a special election where Democratic State Rep. Aftyn Behn faces Republican Matt Van Epps to replace former Rep. Mark Green.
- In recent weeks, the race tightened as both candidates focused on affordability, drawing national attention to Tennessee's 7th Congressional District and making it a possible 2026 midterm elections indicator.
- Emerson College polling showed a razor-thin lead for Van Epps, while both parties poured more than $5 million in advertising with $3.5 million from Van Epps backers and $2.4 million by Democratic groups.
- The reduced margin set off alarms within the GOP given its threadbare House majority as Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn by an eight-point margin.
- The result fits a pattern of Democratic gains in recent off‑year races, as Republican insiders expected a five-point Van Epps win but saw a tighter result in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
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A Damning Indictment of Trump
Dan Pfeiffer: “Before tonight, Republicans were already pretty worried about holding onto their razor-thin majority. After a narrow win in a special election in Tennessee, they should be terrified…” “One year ago, Trump won this district by 22 points. Yet he was entirely absent from the GOP campaign. Republicans never used him in ads. He didn’t campaign for Van Epps. His role was limited to some tweets and then a phone call to Speaker Mike Johns…
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Tennessee Special Election Tests GOP Grip on Key House Seat as Van Epps, Behn Make Final Push - Real America's Voice News
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