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Key takeaways as Democrats overperform in Tennessee special election

While Republicans can breathe a sigh of relief for averting a disaster, Tennessee's 7th congressional election provided warnings signs for 2026. Read More

The Tennessee 'waltz': Republicans and Democrats dance around special election results meaning

Tennessee special election results spark debate over 2026 midterms as Republicans maintain House seat despite heavy Democratic spending and efforts. Read More

Narrower Republican win in Tennessee House race lifts Democrats' midterm spirits

Democrats were more bullish on their chances of recapturing control of the U.S. House of Representatives in next year's midterms, they said on Wednesday, after gaining ground in solidly Republican ... Read More

Republicans brace for tough midterms after Tennessee special election

Republicans held onto a reliably conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee's special election, but only after a late burst of national spending and high-profile campaigning helped them secure a ... Read More

What Matt Van Epps' win amid a tight race means for midterm elections

Republicans won the District 7 seat that drew national attention, but it was a victory that was closer than expected. Read More

It’s beginning to look a lot like … a traditional midterm election

The special election result in Tennessee’s 7th District is just the latest piece of evidence that, in spite of President Donald Trump’s reputation as a political savant, 2026 is beginning to look a ... Read More

‘It was too close’: Tennessee’s tight special election brings midterm warning signs for Republicans

Republicans won Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee. But instead of celebrating, many are dreading what it means about the midterms. Republican Rep.-elect Matt Van Epps’ roughly nine point win ... Read More

Steve Kornacki: GOP warning signs and lessons for Democrats in Tennessee's special election results

The Tennessee results continued a trend of big swings toward Democrats compared to the last presidential results. But the party might have left an opportunity on the table. Read More

Democrats more energized for 2026 elections than Republicans, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats appear more fired up than Republicans about voting in next year's congressional elections following the party's victories in recent state and local contests, according ... Read More