India, Dec. 3 -- The special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District on Tuesday was a closely contested race between Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn. The seat was vacated earlier this year by Republican Rep. Mark Green.

Early voting favored Behn, but Election Day turnout in rural and suburban areas swung the race back to Van Epps.

The 7th District spans all or parts of 14 counties, with the majority of votes coming from Davidson (Nashville area), Montgomery (Clarksville), and Williamson (Nashville suburbs).

Aftyn Behn dominated urban Davidson County but underperformed in most rural areas. Van Epps won 12 of 14 counties outright, with strong showings in rural strongholds like Decatur (79.3%-19.6%), Perry (76...