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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-03 23:57 CST
updated: 2026-11-03 23:57 CST
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# Marsha Blackburn wins Tennessee governor's race

Senator Marsha Blackburn won Tennessee's gubernatorial election on Tuesday, becoming the state's first female governor, over Jerri Green.

Section: [Elections](/nashville/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Marsha Blackburn](/nashville/wiki/marsha-blackburn.md), [Jerri Green](/nashville/wiki/jerri-green.md)

## Coverage

- [Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2026/11/03/marsha-blackburn-tennessee-governor-jerri-green/), 2026-11-03 23:57 CST: Marsha Blackburn Elected Tennessee’s First Female Governor

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