Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee’s 7th District Special Election, Securing Key GOP Hold Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in the closely watched special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, maintaining GOP control of the seat. The race, though competitive, underscored the difficulty of flipping House seats in special elections. Analysts suggest Democrats may have performed better with a moderate candidate, while the result may embolden more Republicans to retire, believing the party still holds a manageable House majority. The win also highlights the impact of Tennessee’s redistricting, which split Nashville’s Democratic base across multiple Republican-leaning districts. #TennesseeElection #MattVanEpps #AftynBehn #SpecialElection #TN07 #USPolitics #GOP #Democrats #Congress2025 #ElectionResults #Redistricting #FoxNews