Who is Matt Van Epps' wife, Meg Wrather? All on the family of GOP Rep-elect from Tennessee's 7th District

Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee’s 7th District special election with 52.9% of votes; The conservative activist and ex-Army pilot is married to Meg Wrather.

Updated on: Dec 3, 2025, 08:38:54 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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GOP candidate Matt Van Epps has been declared the winner of the special election in Tennessee's 7th District House seat vacated by the GOP's Mark Green's resignation, with over 52.9% of votes (with 85.6 counted, as of this writing.)

GOP House Rep-elect from Tennessee's 7th District Matt Van Epps speaks during a get out the vote event on December 1. (Getty Images via AFP)

Van Epps, a conservative activist, is projected to represent Tennessee's 7th District at the US House of Representatives. Following his election win, focus has turned to his personal life, especially if the former US Army helicopter pilot's wife - Meg Wrather.

Who Is Meg Wrather?

There is little information about Meg Wrather apart from a photo of her arriving with Van Epps for voting at a polling booth in Tennessee earlier today. They reportedly got married on June 17, 2023, according to a record of his marriage on a Tennessee-based marriage registry website.

Details about what's her occupation or any other details about her are not known. Additionally, there is also no publicly documented information about whether Matt Van Epps and Meg Wrather have children.

Bizarre Ex-Wife Hoax Debunked

Amid Matt Van Epps' campaign train in Tennessee's 7th district, accusations related to his personal life hit the 42-year-old. Rumors surfaced that a woman claiming to be the ex-wife of Van Epps called him "emotionally abusive" and a "moron."

Also read: When do polls close in Tennessee? Check voting hours today for 7th Dist. special election

However, those rumors seemed to be a hoax as no concrete reports emerged beyond viral social media posts. Additionally, there are also no public records of Van Epps being married before Meg Wrather.

More On Matt Van Epps' Election Win

Matt Van Epps secured 54% of the votes in Tennessee's 7th district, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn, who managed to secure 45.1% votes. The counting began after the polls closed on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Even though it seemed a tight contest for most of the counting, things quickly changed with Van Epps extending his lead - especially in Montgomery County, where Aftyn Behn led for a long time in early counting. Except for Davidson County, Epps defeated Behn decisively in all the other counties.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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