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Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee

Blackburn won the Republican nomination for governor and will face the Democratic nominee in the general election.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee
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NBC News projected that Sen. Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee’s Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating Rep. John Rose. She now advances to the general election, where she is reported to be a heavy favorite.

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R · TN · SEN

Republican gubernatorial nominee

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Amy Klobuchar
D · MN · SEN

Minnesota senator running for governor

Tommy Tuberville
R · AL · SEN

Alabama senator who won his party’s gubernatorial nomination

John W. Rose
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Blackburn’s opponent in the Republican gubernatorial primary

Michael F. Bennet
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Colorado senator who lost his gubernatorial primary

Donald Trump
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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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