Democrat Phil Bredesen and Republican Marsha Blackburn are running neck and neck in Tennessee’s Senate contest, according to a new NBC News/Marist poll of Tennessee.
Bredesen, the state’s former governor, gets support from 48 percent of likely voters, while Blackburn, who is a current member of Congress, gets 46 percent. Only 5 percent of likely voters say they’re undecided.
Bredesen and Blackburn are vying to succeed Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., who decided not to run for re-election.
Meanwhile, Tennessee’s race for governor – to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Bill Haslam – isn’t as competitive.
Republican businessman Bill Lee holds a 13-point lead over Democrat Karl Dean, the former mayor of Nashville, 53 percent to 40 percent.
Asked which issue will be the most important factor in deciding their vote, 27 percent of likely voters in Tennessee answered the economy and jobs; 20 percent said health care; and 13 percent said immigration.
Bredesen, Blackburn in Tight Senate Race
Sep 7, 2018 | 5:00 AM