Listen Tennesseans bucked a couple of longtime trends last week when they elected Marsha Blackburn. Not only is she the state’s first female U.S. senator. Voters statewide also showed a clear preference for a Republican who embodies what could be called “the tea party wing” of the GOP.
After Latest Statewide Losses, Can Democrats Be Competitive Again In Tennessee?
Listen Democrats across the country were hoping this fall for a “blue wave” — substantial gains in the midterm elections, including winning the race for Senate in Tennessee. But the decisive loss of former Gov. Phil Bredesen suggests it may be a long time before they can be competitive statewide.
Tennessee’s Next Governor: Bill Lee Says He’s Figuring Out His Agenda
Listen Gov.-elect Bill Lee says he’s got a lot of work to do. In his first press conference Wednesday, the businessman — who’s never before held public office — said he’s now figuring out his agenda.
Nashville Votes To Create Citizen Board To Oversee Police Misconduct
Nashville voted resoundingly on Tuesday to create a citizen board to review allegations of police misconduct, capping a grassroots campaign that first used a petition drive to get the proposal on the ballot and then won 59 percent of the vote.
Blackburn Wins Decisively To Become Tennessee’s First Female Senator
Listen The polls were showing the U.S. Senate race in Tennessee as almost a toss-up, but Republican Marsha Blackburn was able to win decisively against Democrat Phil Bredesen.
Tennessee Republicans Net Clean Sweep In Three Open U.S. House Seats
Republicans went undefeated in races for the three open Congressional seats in Tennessee Tuesday night.
Governor-Elect Lee Celebrates Win To Shouts Of ‘Amen’
Listen Tennessee’s next governor celebrated Tuesday night to shouts of “amen” and by pledging to follow the “Golden Rule.” Republican Bill Lee won in a lopsided victory with nearly 60 percent of the vote but struck a tone of humility.
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Elections 2018 Live Blog: Blackburn Beats Bredesen In Widely Watched Race
Updated at 9:15 p.m. Republican Congressman Marsha Blackburn has defeated her Democratic rival Phil Bredesen in a hard-fought race. The contest became a focal point of the national political map as Democrats sought to flip control of the Senate. Blackburn and Bredesen have each addressed their supporters.
Tennessee Makes Plans To Handle Possible Onslaught Of Attention On Election Night
Listen The hotly contested Senate race between Marsha Blackburn and Phil Bredesen will be closely watched Tuesday night — and not just by people in Tennessee.
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