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Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's special election on Tuesday.

Although Republicans held the seat, the margin was well below the 22-point cushion Donald Trump achieved there in November 2024.

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher breaks down what this congressional race means for the future of the Republican party.

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