Democratic Nashville state rep. Aftyn Behn, left, and Republican former Tennessee General Services Commissioner Matt Van Epps, right, will face off in a special election for Tennessee's 7th U.S. Congressional District. (Photos by John Partipilo)

Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn will face off in a special election for the 7th Congressional District seat after securing their party nominations Tuesday.

Van Epps, the former Tennessee General Services Commissioner, won the GOP primary with around 49% of the 35,000 votes cast and Dickson state Rep. Jody Barrett finished in second with around 27%. Van Epps’ margin of victory was primarily driven by his support in Clarksville, where his military ties, support from former U.S. Rep. Mark Green, and a last-minute endorsement from Pr

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