ICYMI: Chairman Gruters Campaigns on the Ground for Tennessee’s 7th District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Gruters hit the ground in Middle Tennessee yesterday, joining Speaker Mike Johnson and Tennessee Republican Party (TNGOP) Chairman Scott Golden to rally voters ahead of today’s special election in the state’s 7th District.

Chairman Gruters spent the day traveling across the district energizing supporters, meeting with local leaders, and making the case for Republican nominee Matt Van Epps — a candidate he called “one of the best we’ve had in a long time.”

Chairman Gruters, Speaker Johnson, and Chairman Golden made multiple stops across Middle Tennessee, drawing enthusiastic crowds and underscoring the GOP’s unified support for Matt Van Epps.

Chairman Gruters and Speaker Johnson rallying voters across Middle Tennessee:

Gruters greeting Tennesseans at a Matt Van Epps grassroots event:

The Chairman speaking to a packed crowd of supporters ahead of Election Day:

Chairman Gruters also joined Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” to highlight the momentum behind Van Epps and the contrast in the race:

“… I think Matt Van Epps is one of the best candidates we’ve had in a long time… We were there all day yesterday with Speaker Johnson. We had seven or eight stops and there’s energy, there’s momentum — and Aftyn Behn is a terrible candidate…”

Background:

• With national leaders on the ground and grassroots energy surging, Republicans are closing out the special election with unified support and strong enthusiasm for Matt Van Epps.​​​​​

• The RNC has deployed full-time RNC field staff to the district and have partnered with the Tennessee GOP to launch get-out-the-vote and persuasive mail efforts in the district.