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Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee
Blackburn and Green won their party primaries, setting up a November race that could make Tennessee the first state to elect a woman governor.
- On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee's Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating U.S. Rep. John Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts, The Associated Press projected.
- The race marks Tennessee's first open gubernatorial contest since 2018, as Gov. Bill Lee is term-limited and cannot seek a third consecutive term.
- Blackburn campaigned on supporting President Donald Trump's "America First Agenda," aiming "to make Tennessee America's conservative leader," while Rose emphasized he is "not a career politician."
- Memphis City Council member Jerri Green secured the Democratic nomination, setting up a Nov. 3 general election matchup against Blackburn in the heavily Republican state.
- Republicans have dominated Tennessee in recent years, with Trump carrying the state in 2024 by nearly 30 points over Kamala Harris, positioning Blackburn as the heavy favorite.
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Marsha Blackburn, Jerri Green win nominations for Tennessee governor
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Republican Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green Will Face Off in Tennessee Governor Race
NASHVILLE—Republican Marsha Blackburn will face Democrat Jerri Green in the general election to become Tennessee’s next governor. Blackburn, who was first elected to represent the Volunteer State in the U.S. Senate in 2018, won the Republican primary on Aug. 6 against opponents Monty Fritts and John Rose. She remains a sitting senator. “One year ago, we set out on this journey with one goal: to make Tennessee America’s conservative leader and sh…
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Tennessee poised to have its first female governor
(The Center Square) – Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green took the Tennessee Democratic primary for governor, and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn won the Republican primary in contests decided on Thursday night.
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