Tennessee, Republicans and special election
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1hon MSN
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.
Lawmakers are awaiting a Supreme Court decision on redrawn electoral maps.
Tennessee's District 7 has long been a Republican stronghold, made even stronger in 2022.
A hard-fought victory in once-safe Republican territory came as polls show conservative support on the wane for GOP congressional majorities.