GOP’s Narrow Win in Tennessee Vote Highlights Midterm Risk

Matt Van Epps waves to supporters after announcing victory, in Nashville, on Dec. 2.Photographer: John Amis/AP Photo

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By Alicia Diaz

December 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM UTC

Updated on

December 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM UTC

Republicans averted an upset in a Tennessee-based US House race Tuesday, a relief to President Donald Trump and his congressional allies.

Matt Van Epps, the Trump-backed Republican candidate, was projected to win by the AP, NBC News and Decision Desk HQ, an election analysis website. Trump praised the GOP victory in a social media post and Van Epps declared victory.