Republican Matt Van Epps holds deep-red House district in Tennessee special election

Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn, NBC News projects, after an expensive campaign to replace former Rep. Mark Green.

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.

Tennessee Election Map Shows Huge Voter Shift From Trump to Democrats

Republican Matt Van Epps won a special election on Tuesday to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.

How Texas redistricting is stirring up potential election chaos

Lawmakers are trying to plan for the 2026 midterms while waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court decision on redrawn electoral maps.

Steve Kornacki: GOP warning signs and lessons for Democrats in Tennessee's special election results

The Tennessee results continued a trend of big swings toward Democrats compared to the last presidential results. But the party might have left an opportunity on the table.

5 things to know for Dec. 3: Special election, Ukraine talks, Immigration, Dell donation, Glucose monitors

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

Why were Tennessee election results not a surprise in District 7? The lines were redrawn

On Feb 6, 2022, Tennessee's current congressional map went into effect, redrawing District 7. Districts 4, 5 and 6 were redrawn to split up Davidson, Williamson and Wilson counties. Nashville, historically a Democratic stronghold, was then broken up into three congressional districts.

Live updates: Tennessee holds special election for House seat

Live updates and the latest news as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin discuss the war in Ukraine and Tennessee holds a special congressional election.
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