Tennessee's 7th Congressional District: Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Special Election

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{ "title": "Tennessee's 7th Congressional District: Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Special Election", "article": "In a closely contested special election, Republican Matt Van Epps has secured a victory in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District. The seat was left vacant earlier this year after Republican Rep. Mark Green stepped down. Early voting favored Democratic challenger Aftyn Behn, but a strong turnout on Election Day in rural and suburban areas swung the race back in Van Epps' favor. The district spans 14 counties, with the majority of votes coming from Davidson (Nashville area), Montgomery (Clarksville), and Williamson (Nashville suburbs). Aftyn Behn dominated urban Davidson County, but underperformed in most rural areas. Matt Van Epps won 12 of 14 counties outright, with notable showings in rural strongholds like Decatur, Perry, and Wayne. With 84.8% of votes counted, Matt Van Epps secured 78,589 votes (51.9%), while Aftyn Behn received 71,361 votes (47.17%). Here's a breakdown of the county-by-county results: - Benton: Van Epps leads with 77.2% of the vote, while Behn trails with 21.1%. - Cheatham: Van Epps won with 63.9% of the vote, while Behn secured 35.1%. - Davidson: Behn dominated with 80.5% of the vote, while Van Epps received 18.8%. - Decatur: Van Epps won with 79.3% of the vote, while Behn secured 19.6%. - Dickson: Van Epps secured 69.4% of the vote, while Behn received 29.6%. - Hickman: Van Epps won with 75.9% of the vote, while Behn secured 22.6%. - Houston: Van Epps secured 72.8% of the vote, while Behn received 26.1%. - Humphreys: Van Epps won with 67.3% of the vote, while Behn secured 31.4%. - Montgomery: Van Epps secured 51.4% of the vote, while Behn received 47.2%. - Perry: Van Epps won with 76.7% of the vote, while Behn secured 21.9%. - Robertson: Van Epps secured 68.9% of the vote, while Behn received 29.8%. - Stewart: Van Epps won with 76.1% of the vote, while Behn secured 22.6%. - Wayne: Van Epps secured 84.6% of the vote, while Behn received 14.6%. - Williamson: Van Epps won with 60.9% of the vote, while Behn secured 38.4%. "