Sen. Marsha Blackburn has won the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee, according to NBC News and other outlets. The result gives Blackburn the Republican nomination in the race to succeed Gov. Bill Lee.
Blackburn, a prominent conservative, entered the primary with a national profile built through her work in the Senate and her outspoken positions on issues including China. Her campaign also drew attention for an anti-CCP advertisement that went viral during the contest.
The primary result positions Blackburn for the general election, where she will seek to become Tennessee’s next governor. Other coverage reported that Jerri Green won the Democratic nomination, setting up a contest between the two major-party nominees. Further details about the general-election campaign and its central issues are expected to emerge as the race develops.