Blackburn advances to general election, first woman to win party nomination

By: J. Holly McCall

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 730

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn on Thursday advanced to the general election in November, defeating U.S. Rep. John Rose and becoming the first woman to win the Republican nomination for governor.

Despite polls in the final weeks of the campaign showing a tightening race, Blackburn cruised to victory. By 9 p.m. Thursday, after The Associated Press called the race, she had 43.8% of the primary vote with several precinct vote totals yet to be recorded.

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