NASHVILLE—Republican Matt Van Epps has won the special election for Tennessee’s Seventh Congressional District seat on Dec. 2.
The former state commissioner and Army helicopter pilot defeated the Democratic nominee, Aftyn Behn, with 53.2 percent of the vote in the highly publicized race, according to The Associated Press as of 9:45 p.m. ET. Behn had 45.7 percent of the vote.
“We did it,” the congressman-elect exclaimed during his victory speech at the ballroom inside of Nashville’s Millennium Hotel Maxwell House.
“Tonight, you sent a message loud and clear: The people of middle Tennessee stand with President Donald J. Trump and stand firmly behind our campaign. I am humbled beyond belief to stand before you tonight as your next representative. I will never forget the trust placed in me.”…
Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee Special Election
