4 h. ago Why 2026 should terrify Republicans after Tennessee special election

Tennessee's special election shows Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in a Trump plus-20 district, a red alert that the GOP is in trouble.

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24 h. ago Social media reactions reveal why both parties celebrated after GOP candidate won special election

Republicans said voters rejected Aftyn Behn’s activism after Matt Van Epps won the race for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, while Democrats celebrated the narrower margin.

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26 h. ago The Tennessee 'waltz': Republicans and Democrats dance around meaning of special election results

Tennessee special election results sparked debate about the 2026 midterms as Republicans maintain a House seat despite heavy Democratic spending and campaigning.

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28 h. ago Democratic strategist says Tennessee nominee was ‘fringe of a fringe,’ doomed party's chances

Welcome's "Deciding to Win" report authors are urging Democrats to moderate positions on cultural issues after the Tennessee special election loss, warning against "fringe" candidates.

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31 h. ago What Tennessee Revealed About the G.O.P.’s Trump Trap in the Midterms

Republican candidates face the problem that President Trump alone gets out the vote that they need. And he alone gets out the vote that Democrats need, too.

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33 h. ago Jack Smith subpoenaed for deposition with House Judiciary Committee

Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenaed Jack Smith for testimony and documents related to his special counsel work on Trump's election and classified document cases.

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33 h. ago Democrats’ surge in Tennessee throws new uncertainty onto GOP’s 2026 House map

Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election with Trump's backing, but Democrats see hope in narrower margin.

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37 h. ago Dems seek to limit who can be immigration judges. And, the GOP wins House election

Democrats seek to limit who can serve as immigration judges amid layoffs from the administration. And, Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly wins a special House election in Tennessee.

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40 h. ago The Hitchhiker’s Guide to special election results for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District

Chad Pergram's observations on Republican Matt Van Epps defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tuesday's special election to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.

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45 h. ago Republican wins special election in Trump country, as Democrat gains ground

Republican wins special election in Trump country, as Democrat gains ground  The Washington Post

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46 h. ago Republican Matt Van Epps projected winner in Tennessee special election

Republican Matt Van Epps is the projected winner of the closely watched special election for Tennessee's U.S. House seat, according to the Associated Press.

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47 h. ago Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Special Election for Tennessee's Seventh Congressional District

Matt Van Epps, the Republican candidate for Congress in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, defeated his Democrat opponent, Aftyn Behn, in a special election on Tuesday night. The post Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Special Election for Tennessee’s Seventh Congressional District appeared first on Breitbart.

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50 h. ago ‘We Need to Wake Up’: Burchett Urges GOP to Turn Out for Matt Van Epps Against ‘Homegrown Marxist’ in Tennessee Special Election

Republican Rep. Tim Burchett said Tuesday that Tennessee voters must “wake up” and turn out for GOP nominee Matt Van Epps in the state’s special election, warning that Democrat Aftyn Behn — whom he called a “homegrown Marxist” — threatens to flip a deep-red district that President Donald Trump carried by more than 20 points. The post ‘We Need to Wake Up’: Burchett Urges GOP to Turn Out for Matt Van Epps Against ‘Homegrown Marxist’ in Tennessee Special Election appeared first on Breitbart.

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51 h. ago In Trump country, attention turns to a competitive special election

A special election in what should be a safe seat for Republicans has proven to be more competitive than expected as polls close Tuesday.

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56 h. ago Exclusive – Matt Van Epps: Tennessee Special Election Critical for Balance of Power in Congress

Tuesday's special election in Tennessee is critical for the balance of power in Congress, Matt Van Epps said. The post Exclusive – Matt Van Epps: Tennessee Special Election Critical for Balance of Power in Congress appeared first on Breitbart.

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56 h. ago Van Epps comes out swinging against ‘AOC of Tennessee’ challenger ahead of special election

Tennessee's 7th District special election pits Republican Matt Van Epps against Democrat Aftyn Behn in congressional race to replace former Rep. Mark Green.

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58 h. ago Analysis | The redistricting warning in Tennessee’s special election

Analysis | The redistricting warning in Tennessee’s special election  The Washington Post

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59 h. ago How a deep red Tennessee House district turned into a political battleground

Tuesday marks the special election for Tennessee's 7th congressional district.

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60 h. ago Why Republicans are sweating Tuesday’s special election in Trump country

Why Republicans are sweating Tuesday’s special election in Trump country  The Washington Post

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62 h. ago In deep red Tennessee district, race for vacant congressional seat could be tight

Tennessee is a Republican stronghold, but the results of a special congressional election Tuesday will likely show whether Democrats can flip a seat held by the GOP for decades.

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