Congressman Matt Van Epps Endorses Marsha Blackburn For Governor

This week, Tennessee Congressman Matt Van Epps (R-07) officially endorsed Sen. Marsha Blackburn for Governor.  

Speaking about the endorsement, Congressman Van Epps said: “Marsha Blackburn has been a tireless fighter for Tennessee, and I know she’ll bring that same dedication to the Governor’s Office. She understands what Tennesseans need: lower costs, safer communities, and strong conservative leadership. I am proud to stand with Marsha and support her run for Governor.” 

Epps is graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a proud member of the Class of 9/11, Congressman Van Epps served ten years on active duty as an Army aviator, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. He flew and commanded missions in both the AH-64D Apache and the MH-47G Chinook, serving with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) as a pilot-in-command and air mission commander.  After a career in national security, Epps ran for Congress to serve the citizens of the Seventh District of Tennessee.  

“As a combat veteran and a member of Congress, Matt has dedicated his life to serving others, and he understands the importance of hard work, love of country, and leaving things in better shape than you found them. I’m honored to have his endorsement to serve as Tennessee’s next Governor,” Marsha Blackburn said. “I’m deeply grateful for his support and look forward to continuing our work to put Tennessee first.”