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Conservative firebrand who went viral with anti-CCP ad survives key primary

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., discusses the alliances between China, Russia and Iran, dubbing them an ‘axis of evil.’ U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., cruised to victory in a GOP primary on Thursday evening in a race to replace outgoing Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. With the nomination in tow, Blackburn is likely to become the next governor in the Volunteer State — a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to its top executive role since 2006. Lee, who has served in the role since 2019, is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. He last won reelection in a 64.9% to 32.9% victory over Democratic challenger Jason Martin, a businessman and doctor. DEMS RALLY AROUND BEST HOPE TO DEFEND GOVERNOR'S MANSION FROM GOP TAKEOVER Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee is running for governor in the 2026 race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Bill Lee. (

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Conservative firebrand who went viral with anti-CCP ad survives key primary

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., discusses the alliances between China, Russia and Iran, dubbing them an ‘axis of evil.’ U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., cruised to victory in a GOP primary on Thursday evening in a race to replace…

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Conservative firebrand who went viral with anti-CCP ad survives key primary

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., discusses the alliances between China, Russia and Iran, dubbing them an ‘axis of evil.’ U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., cruised to victory in a GOP primary on Thursday evening in…

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