Marsha Blackburn wins Tennessee governor’s race

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 23:52 · Updated 06:07

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Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn defeated Democrat Jerri Green in Tennessee’s gubernatorial election, with results reported at about 45% for Blackburn and 43% for Green. Blackburn is set to succeed term-limited Gov. Bill Lee; her Senate seat will become vacant, with an interim replacement to be appointed.

Blackburn defeated Green in Tennessee’s governor’s race.
The reported vote shares were 45% for Blackburn and 43% for Green in one account; another gave 45.4% and 43.1%, respectively, and Hatley received 9.3%.
Blackburn will succeed term-limited Gov. Bill Lee, and the article reports she will appoint an interim replacement to her Senate seat.

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Key facts

Winner: Marsha Blackburn
Reported vote shares: Blackburn 45% / 45.4%; Green 43% / 43.1%; Hatley nearly 10% / 9.3%
Transition: Blackburn is to succeed term-limited Gov. Bill Lee
Senate seat: The Daily Wire reports Blackburn will appoint an interim replacement to her Senate seat