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( NewsNation ) — Decision Desk HQ projects Republican Matt Van Epps winning Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District against Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn in a contest that drew national attention and millions in campaign spending despite the district’s solidly Republican voting history.

Tennessee voters headed to the polls Tuesday in a closely watched special congressional election that represented another electoral test for both parties heading into the 2026 midterm season.

House Republicans were looking to maintain their narrow 219-213 majority by holding the seat vacated by former Rep. Mark Green , who resigned ear

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