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Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins Republican primary for Tennessee governor

Blackburn won the Republican primary and is considered the favorite in November.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins Republican primary for Tennessee governor
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn won the Republican primary for Tennessee governor, defeating Rep. John Rose, according to an Associated Press projection. Blackburn is considered the favorite in November, while the article notes the state’s strong Republican lean.

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Republican candidate who won the Tennessee governor primary

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Republican candidate defeated in the Tennessee governor primary

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ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Lee, Tennessee governor who is term-limited; Jerri Green, Democratic nominee for Tennessee governor; Monty Fritts, State representative and candidate in the Republican primary

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Marsha Blackburn Wins Tennessee Republican Gubernatorial Primary

Outlets agree Blackburn won Tennessee’s Republican gubernatorial primary and will face Democrat Jerri Green in the general election. Center outlets take a largely factual approach, focusing on the result and November matchup while some note Blackburn’s expected advantage and candidate priorities. Right-leaning outlets likewise report the result and matchup, while emphasizing campaign themes; one article also notes that a win would leave her Senate seat vacant.

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