Meg Kinnard And Joey Cappelletti, The Associated Press

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Republicans emerge victorious and anxious after Tennessee special election

Republicans emerge victorious and anxious after Tennessee special election

Republicans held onto a reliably conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee's special election, but only after a late burst of national spending and high-profile campaigning helped them secure a margin less than half of last year's race.

Republicans brace for tough midterms after Tennessee special election

Republicans brace for tough midterms after Tennessee special election

Republicans held onto a reliably conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee's special election, but only after a late burst of national spending and high-profile campaigning helped them secure a margin less than half of last year's race.

Republican victory in Tennessee special election fails to dispel 2026 midterm concerns

Republican victory in Tennessee special election fails to dispel 2026 midterm concerns

Republicans held onto a reliably conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee's special election, but only after a late burst of national spending and high-profile campaigning helped them secure a margin less than half of last year's race.

The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight

The White House wants more states to redraw House maps to help GOP. Democrats are readying a fight

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House is eyeing redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans hold the U.S. House in 2026 -- and Democrats are preparing to escalate in response, with one senator vowing to go "nuclear" if needed.