Politics
Tennessee Political Primary Results
Several key Tennessee political races concluded with primary results. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn is set to succeed Governor Bill Lee, while Johnny Garrett will face Democratic nominee in the House race.
Coverage timeline — 5 articles
The Hill
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is projected to advance in the Republican gubernatorial primary, making her likely to succeed Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) as the Volunteer State's next chief executive, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Blackburn defeated Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) in his attempt to
2026-08-07 01:26 UTC
The Hill
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty and Democratic candidate Marquita Bradshaw are set for a November rematch for the incumbent's seat in deep-red Tennessee, according to projections from Decision Desk HQ. Hagerty, a former U.S. ambassador to Japan and adviser on President Trump’s 2016 campaign, ran unoppo
2026-08-07 01:29 UTC
The Hill
Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor is projected to face off against state Rep. Justin Pearson (D) for retiring Rep. Steve Cohen’s (D) House seat in Tennessee in the fall – putting the Republican one step closer to joining Congress after the district was redrawn to heavily favor the party, according
2026-08-07 01:31 UTC
The Hill
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles (Tenn.) is projected to fall short in a Thursday primary for the 5th Congressional District, delivering a blow to President Trump, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Former Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Charlie Hatcher. the lone Republican challenger in the
2026-08-07 01:37 UTC
The Hill
Tennessee state Rep. Johnny Garrett is projected to win the Republican primary in the U.S. House race to replace outgoing GOP Rep. John Rose, according to Decision Desk HQ. Garrett, a self-described “Trump Conservative,” will now advance to the November election where he will face Democratic nominee
2026-08-07 01:39 UTC