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Matt Van Epps

What Van Epps’ congressional win tells us about Trump’s role in future campaigns

By Marianna Bacallao

December 4, 2025

The GOP victory comes after a campaign that was selective about Van Epps’ association with President Donald Trump.  

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, Donald Trump, election, Elections, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol

Republican victory in Tennessee special election fails to dispel 2026 midterm concerns

By The Associated Press

December 3, 2025

Republicans have held onto a conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee. But that victory in a special election Tuesday came only after a late burst of national spending and high-profile campaigning.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Aftyn Behn, Matt Van Epps, Tennessee Republican Party

Republicans keep Tennessee congressional seat in unexpectedly close race

By Marianna Bacallao

December 2, 2025

Republican Matt Van Epps fended off Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn with nearly 53% of the vote, a much narrower margin than previous years.

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, Donald Trump, election, Elections, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol

Tennessee’s special congressional race could be tight. Here’s who’s running

By Marianna Bacallao

December 1, 2025

Tuesday’s special congressional election could be a much tighter race than anticipated.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, Donald Trump, election, Elections, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol

How competitive is Tennessee’s special congressional race?

By Marianna Bacallao

November 18, 2025

Republican Mark Green’s surprise retirement could present an opportunity for Democrats.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, election, Elections, Jody Barrett, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol

Trump pick Van Epps to face Rep. Behn in fight for open TN congressional seat

By Marianna Bacallao

October 7, 2025

Former Tennessee commissioner Matt Van Epps will face off against state Rep. Aftyn Behn in December’s general election.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, election, Elections, Jody Barrett, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

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