Republican Van Epps was projected the winner Tuesday in a special election for a Tennessee House seat, NBC News NOW reported. In remarks after the projection, Van Epps thanked former President Donald Trump and his supporters, saying he looked forward to representing constituents and getting to work.
Wednesday’s projection came as networks and analysts tallied returns and assessed turnout in the contest. The campaign drew national attention, with commentators noting whether Democrats could overperform in the district. Officials will continue counting and will certify the official results in the days ahead before the winner is formally seated.