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Tennessee Sen. Blackburn wins Republican primary for governor, defeating fellow Trump ally
- Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee's Republican primary for governor, beating Rep. John Rose and becoming the heavy favorite to succeed term‑limited Gov. Bill Lee in November.
- Memphis City Councilor Jerri Green won the Democratic nod for governor, though Tennessee is widely expected to stay firmly Republican this fall.
- Progressive state Rep. Justin Pearson — who drew national attention after his 2023 expulsion and reinstatement — captured the Democratic nomination for a newly redrawn U.S. House seat.
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