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Trump Endorses Van Epps, Behn Advances to US House Special Election in Tennessee Primaries
Matt Van Epps, a Trump-backed candidate, and Democrat Aftyn Behn will compete in a US House special election after winning their Tennessee primaries on Tuesday.
Matt Van Epps, a former commissioner in Tennessee Gov. Bill Lees administration endorsed by President Donald Trump, and Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn will compete in a US House special election after winning their crowded primary races on Tuesday. The two candidates have significantly narrowed the gap between them, with Van Epps leading by only a small margin. This special election is set to take place in Tennessee's 9th congressional district, which has been vacant since the resignation of Rep. Steve Cohen.
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