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Tennessee voters make final call in House special election

Van Epps was the Republican candidate in the special election, backed by national Republican figures and outside spending.

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Tennessee voters were set to choose a representative for the 7th Congressional District in a special election that drew national party attention and substantial campaign spending. The report describes Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn as the leading candidates.

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Matt Van Epps
R · TN-7

Republican candidate in the Tennessee 7th District special election

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who campaigned for Van Epps

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Aftyn Behn
D · TN

Democratic candidate in the Tennessee 7th District special election

Behn's version of this story ↗
Mark E. Green
Former U.S. Representative (R-TN)

Former representative whose resignation prompted the special election

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who rallied supporters for Van Epps

Independent candidate urged by Democratic allies as an alternative to Van Epps

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president who participated in a canvassing kickoff

Representative who headlined a virtual rally for the election

ALSO MENTIONED  Al Gore, Former vice president who headlined a virtual rally for the election; Joe Gruters, GOP chair who rallied supporters for Van Epps; Ken Martin, National party chair who campaigned for Behn

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