In a highly anticipated special election for a House seat in Tennessee, voters are making their final call in a race that has become a crucial test of political power. The contest, which was expected to be an easy Republican victory, has garnered national attention due to significant Democratic enthusiasm and unprecedented spending levels.
The race pits Republican candidate Van Epps against Democrat Behn in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, historically a Republican stronghold. Despite the district’s strong support for Trump in the past, Behn’s far-left views and unexpected polling numbers have made the election tighter than anticipated, raising concerns among Republicans and sparking hopes for an upset among Democrats.
According to an Emerson Polling survey, Van Epps and Behn are locked in a tight race, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the election. Both parties have poured substantial resources into the race, with Democrats aiming to capitalize on shifting demographics and Republican efforts focused on defending what was once considered a safe seat.
The special election in Tennessee is seen as a bellwether for the political landscape, with implications for both parties at the national level. Democrats hope to capitalize on the changing dynamics in traditionally conservative areas, while Republicans are forced to defend once-safe House seats in the face of growing opposition.
As voters head to the polls, the outcome of the Tennessee House special election will serve as a barometer of public sentiment and a gauge of Trump’s enduring influence in the political arena. The results are expected to reverberate beyond state lines, shaping the narrative for future elections and offering valuable insights into the evolving political landscape.
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– AP News: [Tennessee voters make final call in House special election testing Trump’s power](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPRElCWTZneER5LTBHN2RCWTR0VmpYdnQ2MDZySGt6clRhYmdwMUpCZzQ5T2w1cWdEOURxa05wVjdvSmlSckJnQWZBOTRUSTU0TGFGYlJSZmFia3dOZG04SUNMd0xHeU55ek1BR3pXYWp0OWpPUm1vSmlxMVdESm9fcjBpZW43SDJoOUl4TEp2aVVUMjRpc1IycUN0MERLRjhoN1RjWHA2X2V1cGhnTXc?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– The New York Times: [Tennessee House Special Election 2025: What to Watch](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/us/politics/tennessee-house-behn-van-epps.html)
– RealClearPolitics: [Too-Close Tennessee Election Warns GOP](https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2025/12/02/too-close_tennessee_election_warns_gop_672355.html)
– NPR: [Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here’s why](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxPMmtOblpwOUdUWk90TjRyanQ1akI0SERnZm5makwwUWNIUnJ5NE9YRk1wTFA4MkF0ZHE1U3R3OEtfN2FHSTV0M2VDRHNPNmwxVG1qek1iN3lHbnRDSEh1TkFVZUItT0NiQmllTEpwVldPd0dqSW5NbFRrdE5QSFAtYUtaSHFqY1d0RDdMZkl6NnBNTTJROGxLeGF4Z0U?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– PBS: [Tennessee voters go to the polls in House special election testing Trump’s power](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPdi1aR0FuUGptb0FtTGljM2dCT0pCeDZKaERzSDJjZjg1ZFlPRVpzdmxzUzNnY0tNX3Q0TU93aWc0dzh3YlNGbXo1eGVsXzljZXkwZHBwcWV3cWpQWDRfTnllTlRSLW9vTURkY0MycXNIdmFkOVoyUlNJaEx2a3Rwb3h3QTFNMzFpdzRkZXkybjMxMl9na1lVaURRYU1UdUoyVURiaUhEcllHVUZLMVZ6YnZMS1JGZWl60gG-AUFVX3lxTFBGZlc4MHN4cDZ6UHdhSzlHdGZvU2dLT3F2eU4tUm8tNTRVYk5oQTZRM1M2UkNyaWxCRy1kME1ZVzM0eEstdVN4UnFzMnhNdDZtMk9PUFJTYmNRdFU0bWdzMmo5Y0RHQjl
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