Marsha Blackburn wins U.S. Senate race in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – On a night when Republicans won big in the U.S. Senate, no race was bigger than in Tennessee.

Republican Marsha Blackburn cruised to an easy 11 point victory, despite a tight race all fall with Democrat Phil Bredesen.

Senator-elect Blackburn thanked President Trump for his repeated stops in Tennessee, including Sundays MAGA rally in Chattanooga.

Bredesen told his supporters that the election was over and it was time to unify.

Blackburn will replace Chattanooga’s Bob Corker in the Senate.

Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2018

Congratulations to Bill Lee and Marsha Blackburn on being elected to represent the people of Tennessee. My full statement on their victories: pic.twitter.com/W6c5plXDq4

— Senator Bob Corker (@SenBobCorker) November 7, 2018