GOP notches win in Tennessee, but loses ground in heavy Trump district

Name: GOP notches win in Tennessee, but loses ground in heavy Trump district
Uploaded: 2025-12-04T04:45:42Z
Description: Republican Matt Van Epps won a special congressional election in Tennessee this week, keeping the seat in GOP hands. Still, Van Epps' 9-point win over Democrat Aftyn Behn is being seen as a warning sign because one year ago, President Trump won the district by 22 points. Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff joins "The Final 5" with what lessons he wants political observers to take away.

Republican Matt Van Epps won a special congressional election in Tennessee this week, keeping the seat in GOP hands. Still, Van Epps' 9-point win over Democrat Aftyn Behn is being seen as a warning sign because one year ago, President Trump won the district by 22 points. Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff joins "The Final 5" with what lessons he wants political observers to take away.

Posted December 3, 2025 11:45pm EST