Tennessee Primaries: Trump-Backed Van Epps and Democrat Behn Set for December House Showdown

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Republican Matt Van Epps, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn have emerged victorious from their respective crowded primary races. The wins, announced Tuesday, pave the way for a highly anticipated special election on December 2 to fill a U.S. House seat in Tennessee.

Van Epps, a former commissioner in Gov. Bill Lee’s administration, secured the Republican nomination after a last-minute endorsement from President Trump significantly boosted his campaign, particularly after early voting had concluded. He defeated eleven other Republican contenders for the seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Mark Green, pledging to champion Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda in Congress.

On the Democratic side, Aftyn Behn, a social worker and community organizer from Nashville, triumphed over her rivals. Behn celebrated her victory as a testament to grassroots organizing and authenticity, signaling that progressive voices can still win in the Deep South. Her platform emphasizes women’s reproductive health rights and tax reform.

The upcoming December 2 general election is poised to be a crucial barometer for the popularity of Donald Trump’s political influence, particularly among suburban Republican voters in the historically red 7th Congressional District. The district, which includes parts of Nashville, rural areas, and wealthy suburbs, was redrawn in 2022 to favor GOP candidates.

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