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  Donald Trump Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District Special Election, Expanding GOP House Majority Tennessee — Trump-endorsed Republican Matt Van Epps has won the special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, defeating Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn in a race that drew significant national attention despite the district’s traditionally Republican lean. With this victory, the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives will increase to 220–213 , up from 219. The win strengthens the GOP’s narrow margin ahead of the 2026 midterm cycle—an outcome party leaders had stressed as critical. Decision Desk HQ projected Van Epps as the winner on Tuesday evening, marking a key hold for Republicans as voters across the district cast ballots in a closely watched contest shaped by heavy campaign spending and messaging from both national parties. The seat became vacant earlier this year following the resignation of former Rep. Mark Green, promp...

  Wife Oceana with her husband Justin J. Pearson (IMAGE SOURCE - FACEBOOK ) Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson Marries Oceana R. Gilliam in Joyful Summer Celebration Memphis, TN — July 31, 2025:  Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson and his partner Oceana R. Gilliam ’17 tied the knot in a heartwarming wedding ceremony held on Saturday,  July 19, 2025 , surrounded by close friends, family, and supporters from across the country. The couple’s wedding photos, shared online by Pearson, quickly went viral and were met with waves of love and admiration. “We are in love. Our wedding day was everything we imagined it to be!” Pearson wrote in a touching social media post. “After over a year of Oceana’s planning, DIY-ing, and preparing for this day, we had the wedding of the century.” Pearson, who represents Tennessee’s 86th District in the state legislature, praised his wife’s efforts in making their special day unforgettable. The post included professionally captur...