Aftyn Behn had raised Democrats’ hopes for an upset in the conservative stronghold after late polling showed the state lawmaker within striking distance of Van Epps, a former Army helicopter pilot backed by President Trump.
Republican Matt Van Epps defeats ‘AOC of Tennessee’ in close congressional special election
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December 03, 2025
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