Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

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View in Browser Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee December 02, 2025 Republican Matt Van Epps has won a special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House. Van Epps was backed by President Donald Trump. He defeated Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn to keep the 7th Congressional District in the GOP column. Read more Today's latest headlines ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.