Marsha Blackburn elected Tennessee governor
Republican U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn made history by becoming the first female governor of Tennessee. She defeated Democratic nominee Jerri Green in a closely watched election, succeeding term-limited Governor Bill Lee.
Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn won the Tennessee gubernatorial race on November 3, capturing 45.5% of the vote and becoming the state's first female governor. The victory extends Republican governance in the United States heartland following a closely contested election. Fewer than 55,000 votes separated the leading candidates in one of the tightest races in decades.
