Marsha Blackburn Secures Victory In Tennessee Governor’s Race
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn won the race to become Tennessee’s next governor on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Jerri Green. With 95% of the expected vote counted, Blackburn led Green 45% to 43%. Independent David Hatley siphoned off nearl
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Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn won the race to become Tennessee’s next governor on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Jerri Green.
With 95% of the expected vote counted, Blackburn led Green 45% to 43%. Independent David Hatley siphoned off nearly 10% of the vote.
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The senator will succeed Governor Bill Lee, who is term-limited. Blackburn’s move to the ...
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