In deep-red Tennessee, Trump allies Blackburn and Rose face off in governor primary

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Tennessee Republicans vote Thursday for governor nominee between Trump allies Senator Marsha Blackburn and Representative John Rose, with the winner heavily favored in November in the deep-red state. Blackburn led polls by double digits, but the race has tightened recently. Third candidate Monty Fritts may split far-right voters. Five Democrats, including Jerri Green, compete, though Republicans are expected to retain the governorship. The primary also decides a U.S. House seat after Tennessee redrew maps to dismantle a majority-Black Memphis district. Democrats include Justin Pearson and London Lamar; Republican Brent Taylor is endorsed by Trump.


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