Gloria Johnson in Tennessee primary

Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate and will face Republican incumbent Sen. Marsha Blackburn in November. Johnson, a prominent member of the 'Tennessee Three,' raised over $5 million for her campaign, although Blackburn holds a significant funding advantage with nearly $8.8 million. In the primary, Johnson defeated multiple opponents, including Memphis activist Marquita Bradshaw, who garnered 41% of the Shelby County vote. Johnson aims to mobilize Democratic voters who have previously abstained from elections, emphasizing issues such as living wages, healthcare, and women's rights. Blackburn, a close ally of Donald Trump, easily dismissed her challenger in the GOP primary and has held her Senate seat since 2018. The upcoming election marks a critical challenge as Tennessee has predominantly elected Republican candidates over the past two decades.