Matt Van Epps Retains GOP Seat Over Aftyn Behn Despite Democrat Gains

Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election in a conservative House of Representatives district in Tennessee Tuesday night—but Democrats improved on former Vice President Kamala Harris’ showing in the district.

Adelita Grijalva mocks ‘awfully quick’ swearing in for Matt Van Epps

Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) noted the “quick” swearing in for Rep. Matt Van Epps (R-TN) on Thursday after her own swearing in was paused. “Less than 48 hours after winning… must be nice,” Grijalva wrote on X later.

Trump-backed Van Epps sworn in as GOP hits 220 seats — but incoming Greene exit threatens razor-thin majority

Republican Matt Van Epps sworn into House, giving GOP 220-213 majority. Tennessee special election victory provides breathing room for Republican control.
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Montgomery County totals: Van Epps emerges winner over Behn in US 7th District

After months of campaigning, canvassing and endorsements, Republican Matt Van Epps claims the win for the 7th Congressional District seat over challenger Democrat Aftyn Behn.

Sen Bill Hagerty says this GOP candidate has what it takes to make a ‘great member’ of Congress

Tenn., lays out why he’s confident GOP congressional candidate Matt Van Epps will win Tennessee’s special election on ‘The Story.’
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