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Social media reactions reveal why both parties celebrated after GOP candidate won special election
- Van Epps wins Tennessee 7th District special election, keeping the GOP seat.
- Democrats say the win was narrow in a district Trump won by double digits last year.
- Trump is cited as influencing the race and rallying GOP support.
- Behn faced criticism over past activism linked to police reforms and protests.
- Republicans credit the result to support for traditional policy priorities.
- Democrats frame the race as a bellwether for 2026 political strategy.
- Trump and other GOP leaders praised Van Epps after the win.
- The election turnout was seen as a test of political messaging in a red-leaning district.
- The race drew attention to fundraising and campaign spending dynamics.
- The district seat was vacated by a retiring GOP congressman.
- The party messaging emphasized a contrast with the far-left agenda.
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