Tennessee’s 7th congressional district is usually an easy win for Republicans. But Tuesday’s special election gives Democrats hope for an upset as they test just how far their recently successful message of affordability can take them.

Tuesday's race pits Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps against Democrat Aftyn Behn after heavy spending, even though Trump carried the district by 22 points in 2024.

Tennessee special election results could test Trump's strength ahead of 2026 midterms as Democrat Aftyn Behn challenges Republican Matt Van Epps.

The Allegheny County Board of Elections voted unanimously Monday to certify the results, but Republicans say one outcome will exclude them from the board itself.

In 2016, Clinton won this district by 15.4 points and Dan Lipinski (D) won by 100. In 2016, Clinton won this district by 68.3 points and Luis Gutierrez (D) won by 100. In 2016, Clinton won this district by 46 points and Mike Quigley (D) won by 40.4.

Republican state Sen. John Kavanagh plans to introduce a bill that would remove legal penalties for county supervisors who fail to canvass elections.