Republican victory in Tennessee special election fails to dispel 2026 midterm concerns
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Republican candidate Matt Van Epps speaks at a watch party to declare victory in a special election for the U.S. seventh congressional district, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)Democratic candidate State Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, right, speaks to reporters at watch party after losing a special election for the U.S. seventh congressional district, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the media as Republican U.S Congressional candidate for the seventh district Matt Van Epps listens during a rally Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Franklin, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
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Republican candidate Matt Van Epps speaks at a watch party to declare victory in a special election for the U.S. seventh congressional district, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)