The2018 United States Senate election in Tennessee took place on November 6, 2018, concurrently withother elections to the United States Senate,elections to theUnited States House of Representatives , and variousstate and local elections. IncumbentRepublican senatorBob Corker opted to retire instead of running for a third term. Republican U.S. representativeMarsha Blackburn won the open seat, defeating formerDemocratic governorPhil Bredesen .
The primaries took place on August 2, 2018, with Blackburn and Bredesen winning their respective party nominations.
Early in the campaign, Bob Corker said that Blackburn's opponent, DemocratPhil Bredesen , was "a very good mayor, a very good governor, a very good businessperson", that he had "real appeal" and "crossover appeal", and that the two of them had cooperated well over the years. However, Corker said he would vote for Blackburn and donate to her campaign, and questioned whether Bredesen would be able to win a Senate seat in a red state like Tennessee.[ 2] [ 3] [ 3] [ 3]
In October 2018, Tennessean singer-songwriterTaylor Swift endorsed Bredesen. The endorsement was notable given that Swift had previously been publicly apolitical, but spoke out because Blackburn's voting record in Congress "appalled" and "terrified" her. Swift shared a link to the nonpartisan voter registration websiteVote.org , which saw a significant spike in page views and new registrations.Donald Trump criticized Swift's endorsement.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
This election was expected to be among the most competitive Senate races in 2018, withCNN calling it the single most important Senate race in the country. Polls showed the race as close until the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court JusticeBrett Kavanaugh started, which many Tennesseans believed the Democratic Party handled poorly. This is believed to have mobilized Republican voters and cost Bredesen any chance of winning.[citation needed Bredesen also announced his support for Kavanaugh, which some believe cost him supporters.[ 7]
This was Tennessee's closest Senate race since2006 , with Blackburn winning by a 10.8% margin.
Bredesen aimed to be the third former governor of Tennessee to be elected to the U.S Senate afterAndrew Johnson andLamar Alexander .
At age 66, She is the oldest elected freshman US senator from Tennessee, the oldest woman and the oldest person to become a freshman US senator in the 21st Century until DemocratPeter Welch ofVermont surpassed her at age 75 in2022 . She remains the oldest woman at the time of first election to the U.S. Senate surpassingMazie Hirono ofHawaii .
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Aaron Pettigrew, truck driver[ 9] Mae Beavers , former state senator(previously ran for governor ) [ 17] Diane Black , U.S. representative fromTennessee's 6th congressional district (ran for governor ) [ 17] Randy Boyd , former commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development(ran for governor ) [ 17] Tim Burchett ,Knox County mayor(ran for U.S. House ) [ 18] [ 19] Joe Carr , former state representative, candidate for U.S. Senate in2014 and candidate forTN-06 in2016 [ 20] [ 21] [ 22] Chuck Fleischmann , U.S. representative fromTennessee's 3rd congressional district (ran for re-election ) [ 17] Mark Green , state senator(ran for U.S. House ) [ 21] [ 23] Beth Harwell , speaker of theTennessee House of Representatives (ran for governor ) [ 17] Bill Haslam ,governor of Tennessee [ 24] David Kustoff , U.S. representative fromTennessee's 8th congressional district (ran for re-election ) [ 17] Bill Lee , businessman(ran for governor ) [ 17] Peyton Manning , retired football player[ 25] [ 26] Randy McNally ,lieutenant governor of Tennessee [ 17] Ron Ramsey , formerlieutenant governor and candidate for governor in2010 [ 17] Speculation surrounding Senator Corker [ edit ] On September 26, 2017,Republican senatorBob Corker announced that he would not seek another term in 2018.[ 27] [who? Former U.S. representativeFincher dropped out of the race, calling on Corker to jump back in and challenge U.S. representativeBlackburn for the GOP nomination. Fincher said in a statement that the GOP should unite "behind a candidate who can win" the general election. Blackburn said she would remain in the race even if Corker reversed his decision. Amid the speculation about Corker's decision, many of Tennessee's Republican politicians, including many in theTennessee General Assembly , reiterated their support for Blackburn.[ 28] [ 29]
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Bob Generic Undecided Triton/Tennessee Star [ 35] May 31 - June 5, 2018 1,007 ± 3.1% 41.6% 41.6% 17.3%
Results by county: Blackburn—70–80%
Blackburn—80–90%
Blackburn—90%
Republican primary results[ 36] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Marsha Blackburn 613,513 84.48% Republican Aaron Pettigrew 112,705 15.52% Write-in 13 <0.01% Total votes 726,231 100.00%
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Bill Bailey, teaching assistant and retiredUPS trailer mechanic[ 38] James Mackler, attorney and veteran[ 39] Raumesh Akbari , state representative[ 40] Megan Barry , formermayor ofNashville [ 17] Andy Berke ,mayor ofChattanooga [ 41] John Ray Clemmons, state representative[ 42] Jim Cooper , U.S. representative fromTennessee's 5th congressional district 1994 special election (ran for re-election ) [ 17] Karl Dean , formermayor ofNashville (ran for governor ) [ 43] [ 44] [ 45] Craig Fitzhugh , minority leader of theTennessee House of Representatives (ran for governor ) [ 40] Bill Freeman, businessman and candidate for mayor ofNashville in2015 [ 17] [ 46] Lee Harris ,minority leader of theTennessee Senate [ 40] Tim McGraw , country musician, songwriter and actor[ 47] Jeff Yarbro , state senator[ 48] [ 49] Results by county: Bredesen—80–90%
Bredesen—>90%
Democratic primary results[ 50] Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Phil Bredesen 349,718 91.51% Democratic Gary Davis 20,170 5.28% Democratic John Wolfe Jr. 12,269 3.21% Total votes 382,157 100.00%
Trudy Austin John Carico Dean Hill, US Army veteran, business owner, realtor[ 51] Kevin Lee McCants Breton Phillips Kris L. Todd Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [ 52] Tossup October 26, 2018 Inside Elections [ 53] Lean R November 1, 2018 Sabato's Crystal Ball [ 54] Lean R November 5, 2018 NYT [ 55] Tossup November 5, 2018 Fox News [ 56] Lean R November 5, 2018 CNN [ 57] Tossup November 5, 2018 RealClearPolitics [ 58] Tossup November 5, 2018 Daily Kos [ 59] Lean R November 5, 2018 Politico [ 60] Lean R November 5, 2018 FiveThirtyEight [ 61] Likely R November 5, 2018
Marsha Blackburn (R)
U.S. executive branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives Governors Local and statewide politicians Paul Bailey , state senator[ 82] Mike Bell , state senator[ 82] Janice Bowling , state senator[ 82] Joe Carr , former state representative[ 22] Rusty Crowe , state senator[ 82] Mark Green , state senator[ 82] Dolores Gresham , state senator[ 82] Ferrell Haile , state senator[ 82] Jim Henry , former House Minority Leader[ 83] Joey Hensley , state senator[ 82] Jack Johnson , state senator[ 84] Brian Kelsey , state senator[ 82] Bill Ketron , state senator[ 82] William Lamberth , state representative[ 85] Jon Lundberg , state senator[ 82] Becky Duncan Massey , state senator[ 82] Randy McNally , state senator and Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee[ 86] Frank Niceley , state senator[ 82] Mark Pody , state senator[ 82] Jay Reedy, state representative[ 87] Kerry Roberts , state senator[ 82] John Stevens , state senator[ 82] Ken Yager , state senator[ 82] Jason Zachary, state representative[ 88] Individuals Randy Boyd, candidate for governor[ 79] Chris W. Cox , executive director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action[ 89] Diamond and Silk , social media personalities[ 90] Lee Greenwood ,country music artist[ 91] Art Laffer , economist[ 92] Tomi Lahren , political commentator[ 93] Bill Lee , businessman and candidate for governor[ 94] Ronna McDaniel , chairperson of theRepublican National Committee [ 95] Candace Owens , communications director forTurning Point USA [ 96] Dave Ramsey , businessman and author[ 97] Michael W. Smith , musician[ 98] Eric Trump , son ofPresident Donald Trump [ 99] Darrell Waltrip , formerNASCAR driver[ 100] James Woods , actor[ 101] Chuck Woolery , game show host, talk show host, and musician[ 102] Organizations Newspapers
Phil Bredesen (D)
U.S. executive branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives Individuals Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Campaign finance reports as of Sep 30, 2018 Candidate (party) Total receipts Total disbursements Cash on hand Marsha Blackburn (R) $11,568,094 $9,062,332 $2,505,762 Phil Bredesen (D) $14,868,198 $11,693,910 $3,174,289 Source: Federal Election Commission[ 141]
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Marsha Phil Other Undecided Targoz Market Research [ 142] October 28–31, 2018 480 – 49% 49% – 2% Emerson College [ 143] October 28–30, 2018 621 ± 4.0% 52% 44% 2% 3% FOX News [ 144] October 27–30, 2018 718 LV ± 3.5% 50% 41% 3% 5% 850 RV ± 3.0% 48% 40% 3% 8% Vox Populi Polling [ 145] October 27–29, 2018 780 ± 3.5% 53% 47% – – CNN /SSRS [ 146] October 24–29, 2018 764 LV ± 4.3% 49% 45% 0% 3% 871 RV ± 4.0% 47% 46% 0% 4% East Tennessee State University [ 147] October 22–29, 2018 495 ± 4.4% 44% 44% – – Cygnal (R)[ 148] October 26–27, 2018 497 ± 4.4% 51% 45% 1% 4% NBC News /Marist [ 149] October 23–27, 2018 471 LV ± 5.7% 51% 46% 1% 3% 764 RV ± 4.4% 49% 46% 1% 3% Vanderbilt University /SSRS [ 150] October 8–13, 2018 800 ± 4.9% 43% 44% 1% 8% Targoz Market Research [ 151] October 9–12, 2018 558 LV – 52% 48% – – 801 RV – 44% 45% – 11% NYT Upshot /Siena College [ 152] October 8–11, 2018 593 ± 4.2% 54% 40% – 6% Ipsos [ 153] October 4–11, 2018 1,108 ± 3.4% 47% 44% 3% 6% YouGov [ 154] October 2–5, 2018 871 ± 3.6% 50% 42% 2% 6% FOX News [ 155] September 29 – October 2, 2018 666 LV ± 3.5% 48% 43% 3% 7% 806 RV ± 3.5% 47% 41% 3% 8% Garin-Hart-Yang (D-Bredesen)[ 156] September 23–25, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 45% 47% – – SurveyMonkey [ 157] September 9–24, 2018 1,609 ± 3.3% 42% 42% – 15% Vox Populi Polling [ 158] September 16–18, 2018 567 ± 4.1% 49% 51% – – CNN /SSRS [ 159] September 11–15, 2018 723 LV ± 4.3% 45% 50% 0% 3% 852 RV ± 3.9% 42% 50% 0% 5% Triton Polling & Research (R)[ 160] September 10–12, 2018 1,038 ± 3.0% 48% 45% – 7% FOX News [ 161] September 8–11, 2018 686 LV ± 3.5% 47% 44% 1% 8% 809 RV ± 3.5% 45% 43% 2% 9% NBC News /Marist [ 162] August 25–28, 2018 538 LV ± 5.1% 46% 48% <1% 5% 730 RV ± 4.5% 44% 48% <1% 7% Gravis Marketing [ 163] August 9–11, 2018 620 ± 3.9% 48% 44% – 8% Emerson College [ 164] July 11–14, 2018 657 ± 4.1% 37% 43% 5% 17% Public Policy Polling (D-Duty and Country Pac)[ 165] July 10–11, 2018 583 ± 4.1% 41% 44% – 15% WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC)[ 166] July 9–11, 2018 551 ± 4.2% 38% 35% – 11% SurveyMonkey /Axios [ 167] June 11 – July 2, 2018 1,010 ± 4.5% 55% 41% – 4% Public Policy Polling (D-Health Care Voter)[ 168] April 30 – May 1, 2018 609 ± 4.0% 43% 46% – – SurveyMonkey /Axios [ 169] April 2–23, 2018 1,638 ± 4.0% 47% 48% – 5% Mason-Dixon [ 170] April 17–19, 2018 625 ± 4.0% 43% 46% – 11% Garin-Hart-Yang (D-Bredesen)[ 171] April 9–11, 2018 601 ± 4.0% 41% 51% – 8% Middle Tennessee State University [ 172] March 22–29, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 35% 45% – 17% Public Policy Polling (D-Protect Our Care)[ 173] March 15–16, 2018 1,014 ± 3.1% 41% 46% – 13% WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC)[ 174] February 13–15, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 44% 39% – 17% Public Opinion Strategies (R)[ 175] January 26–29, 2018 – – 45% 47% – 8% Triton Polling & Research (R)[ 176] January 21–24, 2018 1,003 ± 3.1% 51% 40% – 10% WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC)[ 177] December 13–14 & 17, 2017 500 ± 4.4% 43% 34% – 23% Gravis Marketing [ 178] December 11–12, 2017 563 ± 4.1% 40% 42% – 18% Garin-Hart-Yang (D-DSCC)[ 179] October 20–22, 2017 601 ± 4.1% 41% 46% – 13%
Hypothetical polling
with generic Republican and generic Democrat
with Bob Corker
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Bob Phil Undecided WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC) [ 33] February 13–15, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 35% 44% 21%
with Stephen Fincher
with Clay Travis
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Marsha Phil Clay Undecided Triton Polling & Research (R) [ 176] January 21–24, 2018 1,004 ± 3.1% 48% 37% 6% 10%
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Stephen Phil Clay Undecided Triton Polling & Research (R) [ 176] January 21–24, 2018 1,004 ± 3.1% 35% 39% 10% 16%
with Bob Corker and generic Democrat
with Peyton Manning
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Peyton Phil Undecided Gravis Marketing [ 178] December 11–12, 2017 563 ± 4.1% 44% 39% 17%
On November 6, 2018, Blackburn defeated Bredesen in the general election, carrying all but three counties, the largest number of counties ever won in an open senate election in Tennessee.[ 181]
County flips:Democratic Hold
Gain from Republican
Republican Hold
2018 United States Senate election in Tennessee[ 182] Party Candidate Votes % ±% Republican Marsha Blackburn 1,227,483 54.71% −10.18% Democratic Phil Bredesen 985,450 43.92% +13.51% Independent Trudy Austin 9,455 0.42% N/A Independent Dean Hill 8,717 0.39% N/A Independent Kris L. Todd 5,084 0.23% N/A Independent John Carico 3,398 0.15% N/A Independent Breton Phillips 2,226 0.10% N/A Independent Kevin Lee McCants 1,927 0.09% N/A Total votes 2,243,740 100.00% N/A Republican hold
County[ 183] Marsha BlackburnRepublican Phil BredesenDemocratic Other votes Total % # % # % # Anderson 56.60% 14,720 41.59% 10,818 1.81% 470 26,008 Bedford 68.61% 8,942 30.15% 3,929 1.24% 162 13,033 Benton 65.86% 3,489 32.50% 1,722 1.64% 87 5,298 Bledsoe 71.34% 2,908 26.89% 1,096 1.77% 72 4,076 Blount 63.97% 29,928 34.29% 16,040 1.74% 814 46,782 Bradley 71.96% 24,433 26.59% 9,030 1.45% 491 33,954 Campbell 71.04% 7,208 26.73% 2,712 2.24% 227 10,147 Cannon 68.83% 3,198 29.72% 1,381 1.44% 67 4,646 Carroll 68.85% 6,044 29.68% 2,606 1.47% 129 8,779 Carter 74.61% 13,946 24.32% 4,547 1.07% 200 18,693 Cheatham 63.21% 9,135 35.64% 5,150 1.15% 167 14,452 Chester 72.33% 3,902 24.91% 1,344 2.76% 149 5,395 Claiborne 71.60% 6,083 26.42% 2,245 1.98% 168 8,496 Clay 64.20% 1,643 34.04% 871 1.76% 45 2,559 Cocke 72.51% 7,528 25.25% 2,621 2.24% 233 10,382 Coffee 65.28% 11,115 32.73% 5,572 1.99% 339 17,026 Crockett 66.44% 2,984 31.57% 1,418 1.99% 89 4,491 Cumberland 71.26% 16,966 26.55% 6,321 2.19% 521 23,808 Davidson 28.46% 69,338 70.65% 172,137 0.89% 2,164 243,639 Decatur 70.09% 2,718 27.85% 1,080 2.06% 80 3,878 DeKalb 65.60% 3,906 33.32% 1,984 1.08% 64 5,954 Dickson 62.66% 10,465 35.88% 5,992 1.46% 243 16,700 Dyer 72.10% 8,013 26.08% 2,898 1.83% 203 11,114 Fayette 66.02% 11,371 32.74% 5,639 1.24% 214 17,224 Fentress 74.88% 4,745 22.72% 1,440 2.40% 152 6,337 Franklin 64.49% 8,981 34.29% 4,776 1.22% 170 13,927 Gibson 64.34% 10,407 33.10% 5,353 2.56% 414 16,174 Giles 66.63% 6,403 32.07% 3,082 1.30% 125 9,610 Grainger 73.99% 5,039 24.35% 1,658 1.66% 113 6,810 Greene 72.45% 14,844 26.34% 5,398 1.21% 248 20,490 Grundy 68.84% 2,587 29.30% 1,101 1.86% 70 3,758 Hamblen 69.71% 12,134 28.56% 4,972 1.73% 301 17,407 Hamilton 50.22% 67,152 48.70% 65,119 1.08% 1,437 133,708 Hancock 74.55% 1,327 23.71% 422 1.74% 31 1,780 Hardeman 51.35% 3,869 47.25% 3,560 1.40% 106 7,535 Hardin 74.96% 6,181 23.25% 1,971 1.79% 148 8,300 Hawkins 74.74% 13,058 24.17% 4,222 1.09% 191 17,471 Haywood 40.16% 2,364 58.60% 3,449 1.24% 73 5,886 Henderson 75.30% 6,514 23.40% 2,024 1.30% 113 8,651 Henry 66.28% 7,190 32.24% 3,497 1.48% 161 10,848 Hickman 65.35% 4,563 32.74% 2,286 1.91% 133 6,982 Houston 58.85% 1,613 39.40% 1,078 1.65% 45 2,736 Humphreys 60.23% 3,549 38.42% 2,264 1.35% 79 5,892 Jackson 64.08% 2,514 34.69% 1,361 1.23% 48 3,923 Jefferson 70.96% 11,435 26.98% 4,347 2.06% 332 16,114 Johnson 76.64% 4,520 22.06% 1,301 1.30% 77 5,898 Knox 50.80% 84,407 47.71% 79,283 1.49% 2,472 166,162 Lake 64.09% 930 33.77% 490 2.14% 31 1,451 Lauderdale 56.14% 3,745 42.12% 2,810 1.74% 116 6,671 Lawrence 72.22% 9,365 26.52 3,439 1.26% 164 12,968 Lewis 69.96% 2,836 29.03% 1,177 1.01% 41 4,054 Lincoln 75.40% 7,949 23.12% 2,437 1.48% 156 10,542 Loudon 68.66% 14,834 29.49% 6,371 1.85% 400 21,605 Macon 75.11% 4,768 23.36% 1,483 1.53% 97 6,348 Madison 52.05% 17,127 46.54% 15,316 1.41% 464 32,907 Marion 63.65% 5,839 34.51% 3,166 1.84% 168 9,173 Marshall 65.16% 6,543 33.66% 3,380 1.18% 118 10,041 Maury 60.10% 19,569 38.58% 12,560 1.32% 430 32,559 McMinn 72.28% 11,434 26.06% 4,122 1.66% 263 15,819 McNairy 73.36% 6,007 24.87% 2,036 1.77% 145 8,188 Meigs 70.99% 2,694 27.40% 1,040 1.61% 61 3,795 Monroe 71.05% 10,274 26.54% 3,838 2.41% 348 14,460 Montgomery 49.98% 25,932 47.81% 24,807 2.21% 1,148 51,887 Moore 74.12% 1,856 24.40% 611 1.48% 37 2,504 Morgan 72.39% 4,083 25.46% 1,436 2.15% 121 5,640 Obion 74.46% 7,118 24.33% 2,326 1.20% 115 9,559 Overton 64.49% 4,640 34.08% 2,452 1.43% 103 7,195 Perry 67.60% 1,644 29.77% 724 2.63% 64 2,432 Pickett 70.44% 1,599 28.46% 646 1.10% 25 2,270 Polk 70.92% 4,127 27.24% 1,585 1.84% 107 5,819 Putnam 62.59% 15,230 35.96% 8,750 1.45% 353 24,333 Rhea 72.95% 6,866 25.19% 2,371 1.86% 175 9,412 Roane 65.81% 12,727 32.28% 6,242 1.91% 371 19,340 Robertson 64.30% 15,501 34.47% 8,311 1.23% 297 24,109 Rutherford 52.72% 52,254 46.10% 45,692 1.18% 1,179 99,125 Scott 76.93% 4,232 21.38% 1,176 1.69% 93 5,501 Sequatchie 71.04% 3,564 27.25% 1,367 1.71% 86 5,017 Sevier 71.60% 21,541 25.82% 7,769 2.58% 774 30,084 Shelby 33.14% 96,493 65.56% 190,885 1.30% 3,767 291,145 Smith 66.25% 4,317 32.40% 2,111 1.35% 88 6,516 Stewart 65.36% 2,938 33.19% 1,492 1.45% 65 4,495 Sullivan 71.12% 38,753 27.86% 15,183 1.02% 557 54,493 Sumner 62.68% 41,099 36.24% 23,762 1.08% 704 65,565 Tipton 69.05% 13,390 29.01% 5,625 1.94% 378 19,393 Trousdale 60.35% 1,586 38.13% 1,002 1.52% 40 2,628 Unicoi 74.19% 4,659 24.75% 1,554 1.06% 67 6,280 Union 71.52% 3,739 26.43% 1,382 2.05% 107 5,228 Van Buren 65.75% 1,451 32.22% 711 2.03% 45 2,207 Warren 61.46% 7,018 36.78% 4,200 1.76% 201 11,419 Washington 63.08% 28,514 35.94% 16,246 0.98% 441 45,201 Wayne 79.96% 3,787 19.13% 906 0.91% 43 4,736 Weakley 67.71% 6,704 30.77% 3,047 1.52% 150 9,901 White 70.98% 5,979 27.22% 2,293 1.80% 151 8,423 Williamson 58.88% 62,039 40.44% 42,611 0.68% 719 105,369 Wilson 61.84% 32,810 36.66% 19,447 1.50% 797 53,054
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic [ edit ] State Senate district resultsState House district resultsBy congressional district [ edit ] Blackburn won seven of nine congressional districts.[ 184]
Results by Grand DivisionBlackburn: 50–60% 60–70%Bredesen: 50–60% Blackburn wonMiddle andEast Tennessee while Bredesen wonWest Tennessee , which Bob Corker carried last time.[ 185]
Grand Division Blackburn Bredesen West 45.98% 52.57 %Middle 52.52% 46.27% East 62.43% 36.05%
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RetrievedSeptember 4, 2017 . ^ "Democrat James Mackler drops out of Tennessee US Senate race" .Tennessean .^a b c Wade Gervin, Cari (September 27, 2017)."Who might replace Corker?" .Nashville Post . RetrievedSeptember 28, 2017 . ^ Sher, Andy (December 7, 2017)."Berke tweets support for Bredesen in Senate race" .Times Free Press . RetrievedDecember 7, 2017 . ^ Wade Gervin, Cari (September 28, 2017)."More considering runs for Corker's seat" .Nashville Post . RetrievedSeptember 28, 2017 . ^ Garrison, Joey (September 27, 2015)."Is Karl Dean's next move a run for governor?" .The Tennessean . RetrievedNovember 22, 2016 . ^ Garrison, Joey (February 26, 2017)."Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean to run for governor of Tennessee" .The Tennessean . RetrievedFebruary 26, 2017 . ^ Whetstone, Tyler (September 27, 2017)."Karl Dean to show resilience in governor's race" .Knoxville News Sentinel . RetrievedSeptember 27, 2017 . ^ Garrison, Joey (October 4, 2017)."Democrat Bill Freeman rules out U.S. Senate run; pushes Phil Bredesen as candidate instead" .The Tennessean . RetrievedOctober 4, 2017 . ^ "Tim McGraw still considering possible future in politics" .Fox News . November 8, 2016. RetrievedSeptember 28, 2017 .^ Garrison, Joey (September 27, 2017)."Democratic state Sen. Jeff Yarbro considers run for U.S. Senate to replace Corker" .The Tennessean . RetrievedSeptember 27, 2017 . ^ Garrison, Joey (October 9, 2017)."Tennessee Democrats recalculate U.S. Senate race with Corker out" .The Tennessean . RetrievedOctober 9, 2017 . ^ "August 2, 2018 Democratic Primary United States Senate" (PDF) .Tennessee Secretary of State . RetrievedOctober 8, 2018 .^ "G. Dean Hill | BallotReady" .www.ballotready.org . November 3, 2020. RetrievedSeptember 23, 2025 .^ "2018 Senate Race Ratings for October 26, 2018" .The Cook Political Report . RetrievedMarch 13, 2021 .^ "2018 Senate Ratings" .The Rothenberg Political Report . RetrievedMarch 13, 2021 .^ "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2018 Senate" .www.centerforpolitics.org . RetrievedJuly 27, 2018 .^ "2018 Election Calendar and Results" .The New York Times . January 23, 2018. RetrievedJanuary 24, 2018 .^ "2018 Senate Power Rankings" .Fox News . RetrievedJuly 10, 2018 .^ "Key Races: Senate" . RetrievedJuly 27, 2018 .^ "Tennessee Senate - Blackburn vs. Bredesen" .RealClearPolitics . RetrievedAugust 28, 2018 .^ "Daily Kos Elections 2018 race ratings" .Daily Kos . RetrievedAugust 18, 2018 .^ "Who wins 2018? Predictions for Every House & Senate Election" .POLITICO . RetrievedSeptember 8, 2018 .^ "Tennessee" . September 11, 2018. Archived fromthe original on October 13, 2018. RetrievedNovember 1, 2018 .^ Mike Pence."PROUD to support our friend @VoteMarsha for US Senate representing Tennessee. Marsha Blackburn is a rock-ribbed conservative who has been a champion of President Trump's pro-jobs, pro-military, AMERICA FIRST agenda & will be critical ally in the Senate. She has our full support!" .Twitter . ^ Marsha Blackburn.".@CondoleezzaRice is a leader for our country and our party, and I am so honored to earn her endorsement. In the Senate, I will continue to fight for our shared principles" .Twitter . ^ ".@MarshaBlackburn is a wonderful woman who has always been there when we have needed her. Great on the Military, Border Security and Crime. Loves and works hard for the people of Tennessee. She has my full endorsement and I will be there to campaign with her!" .Twitter ^ Lamar Alexander."I have supported Marsha Blackburn as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, and I support her again as a candidate for the United States Senate. She has served Tennesseans well. I look forward to working with her to make the Senate a more effective institution" .Twitter . ^ John Boozman."We need every #ProLife vote we can get in the Senate and @VoteMarsha has been a champion for the dignity and worth of the unborn. Appreciate her bold stand for life and I know she'll keep up the fight in the Senate. #VoteLife #VoteMarsha" .Twitter . ^ Marsha Blackburn."Thrilled to have Senator @TomCottonAR in Tennessee today to support my campaign! #TeamMarsha" .Twitter . ^ Mark Zaleski and Michael Schwab."Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst campaigns with Marsha Blackburn in Nashville" .The Tennessean ^ Deb Fischer.".@VoteMarsha is a strong voice for life. Her voice should not be silenced. We need more strong pro-life women like Marsha in the senate. #TNSen" .Twitter . ^ "Graham to boost Blackburn Senate bid Sunday in Tennessee" .NewsChannel5.com . October 23, 2018. RetrievedOctober 24, 2018 .^ David Perdue."President @realDonaldTrump is exactly right. @VoteMarsha will be a conservative champion in the U.S. Senate" .Twitter . ^ Chris Bundgaard."Former Republican presidential candidate Sen Marco Rubio campaigns for U-S Senate candidate Rep Marsha Blackburn at Latinos For TN event @WKRN" .Twitter . ^ Marsha Blackburn."Excited to have Senator @ThomTillis and Senator @TomCottonAR in Tennessee to support my campaign. I look forward to working alongside them in the U.S. Senate to continue on the great progress we've made in our nation! #TeamMarsha" .Twitter . ^ Ebert, Joel (March 28, 2018)."Marsha Blackburn picks up Diane Black's support in U.S. Senate bid" .The Tennessean ^ Sher, Andy (September 24, 2018)."Former GOP rival Fincher endorses Blackburn in Senate contest" .Chattanooga Times Free Press ^ David Kustoff."Starting our day at the Madison County GOP HQ Grand Opening! Im on the campaign trail today with my friend @VoteMarsha. West Tennessee needs Marsha as our next Senator!" .Twitter . ^ Conradis, Brandon (June 10, 2018)."Scalise throws support behind Black, Blackburn ahead of Tennessee primary" .The Hill . ^ Ebert, Joel (September 14, 2018)."Former Gov. Winfield Dunn endorses Marsha Blackburn in US Senate race" .The Tennessean . RetrievedSeptember 14, 2018 . ^a b "Victor Ashe: Governor Bill Haslam, other big names boost Marsha Blackburn in Knox" .Knoxville News Sentinel . RetrievedMay 16, 2018 .^ Ron Ramsey."Peaceful protesters deserve our respect. Marauding mobs do not. These agitators make no point. They promote no cause. Their only mission is disruption. They respect nothing & no one, including the victims of Pittsburgh. We will not be intimidated. We will vote. #StandWithMarsha" .Twitter . ^ Capps, Andrew (April 6, 2018)."Former Governor Sundquist endorses Blackburn in Senate race" .Knoxville News Sentinel . RetrievedApril 9, 2018 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Ebert, Joel (February 21, 2018)."In U.S. Senate bid, Blackburn nets endorsements from 18 GOP state Senators" .The Tennessean . RetrievedFebruary 21, 2018 . ^ Jim Henry (October 24, 2018)."Marsha Blackburn will put our Tennessee values first" .Knoxville News Sentinel ^ Jack Johnson."It's time for conservatives to rally behind @MarshaBlackburn so we can win the U.S. Senate race in November!" .Twitter . ^ William Lamberth."Now is the time for every Republican to rally behind a true conservative @MarshaBlackburn With our help, she can and will win this race in the fall. #StandWithMarsha" .Twitter . ^ Randy McNally."I've been consistently impressed by @VoteMarsha's dedication to fiscal conservatism. This dedication is needed now more than ever at the federal level. It is time for all @TNGOP to rally around @VoteMarsha for Senate" .Twitter . ^ Jay Dean Reedy."When @FortCampbell was in danger of losing 20,000 personnel, @VoteMarsha took action to secure jobs and resources for our armed forces. We can always count on Marsha to be a friend to our military! Vote early for Marsha Blackburn for the U.S. Senate" .Twitter . ^ Jason Zachary."Now is the time for Republicans from across TN to rally behind @VoteMarsha! She is the conservative leader we can count on to represent conservative principles in the @USSenate. #StandWithMarsha" .Twitter . ^ Flessner, Dave (October 15, 2018)."NRA campaigns for Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee's U.S. Senate race" .Chattanooga Times Free Press . RetrievedOctober 18, 2018 . ^ Diamond and Silk."We support @VoteMarsha for U.S. Senator representing Tennessee. She stands up for Americans, and she supports the @POTUS and his agenda. Vote Marsha Blackburn for U.S. Senator #MAGA" .Twitter . ^ Blackburn, Marsha (October 24, 2018).".@TheLeeGreenwood is a strong leader in Tennessee's recording industry and true American patriot. I'm grateful to have his support as I work to defend faith, family, and freedom in the U.S. Senate. #TennesseeValuespic.twitter.com/epdXv5ufXg" . ^ Marsha Blackburn."Honored to have Art Laffer's endorsement in my race for U.S. Senate. As a conservative economist and close Reagan advisor, I'm thrilled to have his advice and continued support for our campaign" .Twitter . ^ Tomi Lahren."I'm with @MarshaBlackburn 🇺🇸" .Twitter . ^ Bill Lee."Brett Kavanaugh is an excellent pick for SCOTUS. He is a strong defender of the Constitution and he deserves a swift confirmation in the Senate. This is also a reminder on the importance of keeping conservatives in the Senate like @VoteMarsha to ensure confirmation" .Twitter . ^ Ronna McDaniel."The choice is clear: Elect someone with Tennessee values, or elect someone with Chuck Schumer's. @VoteMarsha on November 6! #TNSen" .Twitter ^ Candace Owens."On the heels of @taylorswift13 feeling the need to, as all Hollywood elitists do, use black people and minorities as pawns to brainwash people into doing their bidding— I would like come out to Tennessee and campaign for @MarshaBlackburn. Marsha, let's do this! #MAGA" .Twitter . ^ Marsha Blackburn.".@DaveRamsey has been a good friend of mine ever since we worked together to stop the massive job-killing state income tax in Tennessee. He is a brilliant economic mind, trusted counsel, and I'm honored to have his support as we work to win in November" .Twitter . ^ Marsha Blackburn.".@MichaelWSmith and his wife Debbie are dear friends of mine and strong defenders of our Tennessee values. Michael has championed faith, family, and freedom through his music and I look forward to taking these same values to the U.S. Senate" .Twitter . ^ Blackburn, Marsha (October 22, 2018)."Southern hospitality & warm welcomes are true #TennesseeValues. It's an honor to have @EricTrump in West Tennessee today to support our campaign, & I look forward to working alongside #TeamTrump in the U.S. Senate to continue making America great again! #MAGA #TeamMarshapic.twitter.com/bDQEhzQEuO" . ^ Blackburn, Marsha (October 22, 2018)."Phil Bredesen will go along to get along with Washington liberals every time. @AllWaltrip wants his next Senator to represent conservative values, & I'm the only one Tennesseans can count on to do that.pic.twitter.com/V6jFkeYjGK" . ^ James Woods [@RealJamesWoods] (October 8, 2018)."Just for the record, everybody, @MarshaBlackburn was eleven years old when the Equal Pay Act was signed by President Kennedy. #FactsAreFriendly" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 8, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Woolery, Chuck (October 10, 2017)."I'm all for Marsha Blackburn to step into Corkers shoes" . ^ "ACU Endorses Marsha Blackburn" .American Conservative Union . Archived fromthe original on September 20, 2018.^ "CCAGW PAC Endorses Rep. Blackburn for U.S. Senate, Rep. Kustoff for House" .CCAGW PAC . September 25, 2018.^ Alex Isenstadt (October 10, 2017)."Citizens United endorses Blackburn in Tennessee senate race" . Politico. RetrievedOctober 10, 2017 . ^ Stacy French."Club for Growth PAC Endorses Congressman Marsha Blackburn for U.S. Senate" . Club for Growth PAC. RetrievedOctober 13, 2017 . ^ "Maggie's List Announces 2018 National Endorsements Supporting 49 Women Candidates Running for US Congress and Statewide Executive Office" .Maggie's List . May 2, 2018.^ Elliott, Stephen (September 28, 2018)."Home builders endorse Blackburn" .Nashville Post ^ "Small Business Endorses Congressman Blackburn for the U.S. Senate" .NFIB . October 18, 2018.^ "National Right to Life endorses Marsha Blackburn for Tennessee Senate, opposes Phil Bredesen" .NRL News Today . July 19, 2018.^ "NRA Endorses Marsha Blackburn for U.S. Senate" .NRA-PVF . September 19, 2018.Archived from the original on September 20, 2018.^ "Marsha Blackburn for U.S. Senate in Tennessee" .Senate Conservatives Fund Archived from the original on February 17, 2018.^ Students For Trump."We must elect @MarshaBlackburn to Senate in Tennessee. She is a terrific Congresswoman and she has our full support and endorsement!" .Twitter . ^ "Nat'l Pro-life Group Endorses Marsha Blackburn for Senate" .Susan B. Anthony List the original on February 14, 2018.^ "The Tennessee Police Benevolent Association Endorses Marsha Blackburn for Senator" .Southern States PBA . October 11, 2018.^ "Tennessee's Fraternal Order of Police endorses Blackburn in Senate race" .Franklin Home Page . October 9, 2018. Archived fromthe original on October 10, 2018. RetrievedOctober 10, 2018 .^ Marsha Blackburn."The @USChamber is a strong advocate for American businesses, and I am so honored by their endorsement" .Twitter . ^ Cooper, Clint (July 12, 2018)."Blackburn earns shot at Senate" . RetrievedJuly 31, 2018 . ^ "Joe Biden swoops in to give Democrat Phil Bredesen a money boost in tight Tennessee Senate race" .CNBC ^ "NV, AZ & TN-Sen: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D) Helps These Democrats Win A Senate Majority" .Daily Kos . March 30, 2018.^ "Also, thank you to my friend, @SenDougJones, for speaking at the dinner & letting me add myself to your autograph collection. I look forward to working together in the U.S. Senate" .Twitter .^ "TX & TN-Sen: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D. OR) Wants To Flip These Senate Seats From Red To Blue" .Daily Kos . August 8, 2018.^ Brian Schatz."I'm giving to @PhilBredesen please feel free to join me and send help too. Thank you" .Twitter . ^ "TN-Sen: Sen. Ron Wyden (D. OR) Helps Former Gov. Phil Bredesen (D) Flip The Senate" .Daily Kos . March 29, 2018.^ Terri Sewell."Blue Wave! @PhilBredesen and @RepCooper making it happen in Nashville!" .Twitter . ^a b Ebert, Joel (August 9, 2018)."Jason Isbell, Ben Folds to headline Phil Bredesen fundraiser" .The Tennessean . ^ WKRN Web Staff."Former candidate James Mackler endorses Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate" .WKRN . RetrievedDecember 15, 2017 . ^ Martin O'Malley."It's great to be in Nashville with @PhilBredesen and @KarlFDean! Tennessee is fired up and feeling that blue wave!" .Twitter . ^ Amy Schumer."News" .Twitter . ^ Siskind, Amy [@Amy_Siskind] (October 8, 2018)."END Mitch McConnell's reign of terror. Donate/volunteer for these close senate races: Jacky Rosen, NV Phil Bredesen, TN Claire McCaskill, MO Bill Nelson, FL Joe Donnelly, IN Heidi Heitkamp, ND Beto O'Rourke, TX Kyrsten Sinema, AZ Tammy Baldwin, WI" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 20, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ "Taylor Swift breaks silence on politics, supports Democrats in Tennessee races" .The Hill . October 8, 2018.^ "Younger voters turn out big in Tennessee's early voting" .The Tennessean .^ "AFGE Endorses Phil Bredesen for Senate" .PR Newswire . October 17, 2018.^ Shaffer, Paul (April 19, 2018)."President's Message - Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council" .Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council . Archived fromthe original on July 11, 2018. RetrievedJuly 11, 2018 . ^ "Tennessee – Official UAW Endorsements" .uawendorsements.org . United Automobile Workers.^ "Endorsed Candidates" .314 Action . Archived fromthe original on March 16, 2018. RetrievedMarch 15, 2018 .^ "Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate" .HSLF: Humane Society Legislative Fund . October 9, 2018. Archived fromthe original on October 29, 2018. RetrievedOctober 28, 2018 .^ "LCV Action Fund Endorses Phil Bredesen for Senate" .League of Conservation Voters . October 4, 2018.^ "ENDORSEMENTS" .Sierra Club ^ Sohn, Pam (July 12, 2018)."Bredesen a Problem Solver, Blackburn a Problem Maker" . RetrievedJuly 14, 2018 . ^ "Campaign finance data" . RetrievedJuly 27, 2018 .^ "Tennessee Poll: The Race for Senate is Too Close to Call" .Targoz Market Research . November 3, 2018.^ "News & Stories Archives" .Emerson Today . September 16, 2024.^ "Fox News Tennessee Senate Poll 10-31-2018" .Fox News . October 31, 2018.^ "Tennessee Statewide Political Survey Results" (PDF) .Vox Populi Polling . October 30, 2018. Archived fromthe original (PDF) on October 31, 2018.^ "CNN/SSRS" (PDF) .^ "East Tennessee State University" . Archived fromthe original on November 5, 2018.^ Cygnal (R) ^ "NBC News/Marist" (PDF) .^ "Vanderbilt University/SSRS" (PDF) .^ "The Race to Elect Tennessee's Next Senator May be Closer Than Many Expect" .Targoz Market Research . October 15, 2018.^ Andre, Michael; Buchanan, Larry; Bloch, Matthew; Bowers, Jeremy; Cohn, Nate; Coote, Alastair; Daniel, Annie; Harris, Richard; Katz, Josh; Lieberman, Rebecca; Migliozzi, Blacki; Murray, Paul; Pearce, Adam; Quealy, Kevin; Weingart, Eden; White, Isaac (October 8, 2018)."Midterm Election Poll: Tennessee Senate, Blackburn vs. Bredesen" – via NYTimes.com. ^ "Blackburn(R) Statistically Tied with Bredesen (D) in the Tennessee Senate Race | Ipsos" .^ "YouGov" (PDF) .^ "Tennessee poll document 10/3" .Fox News . October 3, 2018.^ "Re: State of Our Race" (PDF) .Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate . October 14, 2018. Archived fromthe original (PDF) on October 15, 2018.^ "SurveyMonkey" (PDF) .^ "Vox Populi Polling" (PDF) . Archived fromthe original (PDF) on September 20, 2018.^ "CNN/SSRS" (PDF) .^a b Elliott, Stephen (September 17, 2018)."Competing polls show Blackburn, Bredesen with lead" .Nashville Post . ^ "FOX News" .Fox News ^ "NBC News/Marist" (PDF) .^ "Gravis Marketing" (PDF) .^ "Emerson College" (PDF) . Archived fromthe original (PDF) on August 18, 2018.^ Ebert, Joel."Tennessee Senate race poll: Bredesen has lead over Blackburn in Democratic-aligned PAC poll" .The Tennessean . ^ "WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC)" (PDF) . Archived fromthe original (PDF) on August 5, 2018.^ "Google Drive: Sign-in" .accounts.google.com .^ "TN-Sen PPP For Health Care Voter (May 2018) | PDF | Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act | American Government" .Scribd .^ "Google Drive: Sign-in" .accounts.google.com .^ "Mason-Dixon" .Politico ^ "TN-Sen: Garin-Hart-Yang (D) For Phil Bredesen (April 2018) | PDF | Opinion Poll | Survey Methodology" .Scribd .^ Blake, Ken (April 5, 2018)."Bredesen leads Blackburn in open-ended race for U.S. Senate" . ^a b "Public Policy Polling (D-Protect Our Care)" (PDF) .^ WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC) ^ "Corker weighs his options as GOP frets about losing Tennessee - POLITICO" .Politico ^a b c d "Tennessee politics, news, bill tracking | State Affairs Pro" .State Affairs .^a b Ebert, Joel."Blackburn would beat Bredesen in head-to-head matchup, according to poll from Trump-aligned PAC" .The Tennessean . ^a b c Aprile, Leon."Gravis Marketing Tennessee poll" . Archived fromthe original on December 22, 2018. ^ Ebert, Joel."Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee poll: Bredesen has more support than Blackburn" .The Tennessean . ^ "Public Policy Polling (D-Our Lives on the Line)" (PDF) . Archived fromthe original (PDF) on August 19, 2017.^ Bolton, Alexander (November 6, 2018)."Blackburn keeps Tennessee seat in GOP hands" .thehill.com . RetrievedNovember 7, 2018 . ^ "November 6, 2018 State General" (PDF) .Tennessee Secretary of State . RetrievedOctober 7, 2023 .^ "Tennessee 2018 Senate Results by County" (PDF) .Tennessee Secretary of State . November 6, 2018. RetrievedApril 15, 2023 .^ "DRA 2020" .Daves Redistricting .^ "2018 Tennessee Senate election by Grand Division" . RetrievedAugust 26, 2018 .Official campaign websites
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