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Blackburn and Green win primaries, will compete to be Tenn.’s first woman governor
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Sarah Grace Taylor, Nashville Banner , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They have reported on the primary election results and the candidates' prospects for the upcoming election.
Tennessee's upcoming election is taking shape. A new governor will be chosen to replace the current one. Two candidates have emerged from primary elections.
A Democrat from Memphis and a Republican senator have won their respective primaries. They have different backgrounds and political views. Further information about the candidates and the election is available from the Nashville Banner.
They have reported on the primary election results and the candidates' prospects for the upcoming election.
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Category: government Published: August 7, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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