President Donald Trump’s last-minute endorsement proved decisive in Tennessee, helping Matt Van Epps capture the Republican nomination in a special House election to replace former Rep. Mark Green, USA Today reported.
Van Epps, a former Tennessee general services commissioner and decorated Army helicopter pilot, defeated eight rivals Tuesday to secure the nomination for the Nashville-area seat. He will face Democrat state Rep. Aftyn Behn in the Dec. 2 special election.
Trump announced his support just days before the vote, praising Van Epps as “A West Point Graduate, and Combat Decorated Army Helicopter Pilot” who understands “the WISDOM and COURAGE required to Defend our Country.”
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