Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee Republican primary with Trump endorsement

Matt Van Epps won the Republican primary in Tennessee’s special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Mark Green, aided by an endorsement from Donald Trump, which led to the suspension of two rival campaigns. The general election on December 2 will test Trump’s influence among suburban Republicans, while the Democratic primary remains competitive with candidates focusing on various social issues.

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