Republican Victory in Tennessee Sparks 2026 Midterm Outlook
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In Tennessee's 7th district special House election, Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn, with Democrats overperforming expectations and gaining ground, signaling a competitive path for both parties heading into the 2026 midterms, with affordability as a key campaign issue.
- Tennessee's special House election sets stage for affordability focused 2026 midterms NPR
- Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee The Guardian
- GOP fears what Tennessee means for 2026 Politico
- Republicans win Tennessee election despite Democratic fightback BBC
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s special congressional election AP News
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