#house-majority

#house-majority

With about 96 percent of votes counted, Van Epps had 53.9 percent, while Behn had 45 percent, according to the AP. This race was bigger than just one campaign, Van Epps said in a statement. It represented a defining moment for Tennessee and for the direction of the country. He also said cost-of-living concerns would be among his top priorities a reflection of the broader focus on those issues in races this year,