For the most recent major political contest that people are asking about when they say “who won Tennessee,” the winner was Republican Matt Van Epps , who won the high‑profile special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Quick Scoop

  • Matt Van Epps, a Republican and former Tennessee state official, won the special election for the U.S. House seat in Tennessee’s 7th District.
  • He defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn by roughly nine percentage points , a much narrower margin than past Republican wins in that district.
  • The race drew national attention because it was seen as a test of both parties’ strength going into the 2026 midterms and because the district had previously been safely Republican.

Why This “Tennessee” Race Mattered

  • The district had been won by Donald Trump and former Rep. Mark Green by more than 20 points, so the closer result signaled potential shifts in voter enthusiasm.
  • Both parties poured in money and national figures campaigned or rallied remotely, turning “who won Tennessee” into a trending political question when the result came in.

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