Biggest Race In Tennessee Is Open U.S. Senate Seat

With all eyes on the presidential election, the biggest race in Tennessee remains the open U.S. Senate seat now that Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander is retiring as his term ends. A handful of U.S. House and legislative seats also remain competitive in the GOP-dominant state.’In the Senate race, Republican Bill Hagerty is riding President Donald Trump?s endorsement into a matchup against Democrat Marquita Bradshaw. She is the first Black woman nominated for statewide office by either major political party in Tennessee. Republicans have held both Senate seats in Tennessee since 1994.