RNC Statement on Matt Van Epps Victory in Tennessee's 7th District Special Election

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Gruters released the following statement congratulating Matt Van Epps on his victory in the special election for Tennessee’s 7^th District:
 
“Voters didn’t just reject Aftyn Behn and her anti-Tennessee, abolish-the-police agenda — they rejected the Democrats’ entire radical platform," said Chairman Gruters. "While Democrats stood united behind Behn and her far-left ideas, Republicans stood behind Matt Van Epps, a patriot who loves his state and loves this nation. This win makes one thing clear: voters want leaders who deliver for hardworking Americans, not far-left candidates who hate the very people they claim to represent.”
 
Background: 

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