Tennessee's 7th Congressional District was supposed to be Democrat-proof, but a progressive state rep is looking for an upset over her GOP rival.

Donald Trump’s net approval is up a little after a slump to a term low on November 23, as Republicans hold a federal seat at a special election. In Australia, Labor continues to hold large leads in federal polls, but received just 8.3% at the Hinchinbrook Queensland state byelection.

Republican Matt Van Epps won after both parties spent significant effort in a district Trump won by more than 20 points.