Blackburn claims victory in TN governor’s race over Green
by: David Royer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Republican Marsha Blackburn claimed victory Tuesday in the Tennessee governor’s race over Memphis Democrat Jerri Green.
Final results were still coming in at 11 p.m., but at that point Blackburn held a lead of about 40,000 votes, with 45.23% of the vote to Green’s 43.38%.
She would be the state’s first female governor.
“I am so honored and humble and grateful to be elected the next governor of Tennessee,” Blackburn said shortly after 10 p.m.
“It’s OK to grieve for what could have been. But tomorrow we have get back up, we have to dust ourselves off, and we have to get back to work,” Green said around 10:45 p.m.
Governor Bill Lee congratulated Governor-Elect Marsha Blackburn on her victory in the following statement:
“Tennesseans have placed their trust in a conservative leader who understands the importance of fiscal responsibility, keeping communities safe, and creating opportunities for every family to thrive.
I look forward to working with Governor-Elect Blackburn in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition and continued prosperity for our state.”
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