Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in congressional election closely watched for signs of Republican weakness

Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in a congressional special election in the western Nashville suburbs, which was being closely watched for signs of Republican weakness going into congressional midterms next year.

The Associated Press called the race at 9.47 EST with Van Epps holding a 52% to 46% lead.