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Tennessee Primary, County Election Results In The Northwest Region

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It’s Primary Election night in Tennessee, which will narrow down the race for Governor and define candidates vying for Senator Bob Corker’s seat. It's also the county general election for local races. Here are results for some key races in the WKMS coverage area in northwest Tennessee.

See more statewide coverage on this live blog, courtesy of Nashville Public Radio.

Note: Results are unofficial until they have been certified by the Election Commission.

Last updated: 1:15 a.m. Friday

U.S. Senate (Republican)

  • Marsha Blackburn - 610,884
  • Aaron Pettigrew - 112,231

U.S. Senate (Democrat)

  • Phil Bredesen - 348,302
  • Gary Davis - 20,118
  • John Wolfe - 12,232

Governor (Republican)

  • Bill Lee - 290,192
  • Randy Boyd - 192,089
  • Diane Black - 181,719
  • Beth Harwell - 121,039
  • Kay White - 3,204
  • Basil Marceaux Sr. - 1,263

Governor (Democrat)

  • Karl Dean - 279,324
  • Craig Fitzhugh - 72,263
  • Mezianne Vale Payne - 20,253

District 7 Representative (Republican)

  • Mark Green - Uncontested - 81,584

District 7 Representative (Democrat)

  • Justin Kanew - 20,846
  • Matt Reel - 12,759

District 8 Representative (Republican)

  • David Kustoff* - 57,733
  • George Flynn Jr. - 40,893
  • Colleen Owens - 4,456

District 8 Representative (Democrat)

  • Erika Stotts Pearson - 17,129
  • John Boatner - 16,845

State House District 75 (Republican)

  • Bruce Griffey - 6,380
  • Tim Wirgau* - 4,547

State House District 75 (Democrat)

  • Richard Carl - Uncontested - 2,871

State House District 76 (Republican)

  • Andy Holt* - 6,539
  • Scott Fortner - 1,685

State House District 76 (Democrat)

  • Deane Arganbright - Uncontested - 2,259

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COUNTY GENERAL ELECTIONS

Stewart County Mayor - Final Unofficial

  • Robin Brandon (Independent) - 1,111
  • Rickie Joiner (Independent) - 1084
  • Gerald Campbell (Independent) - 804
  • Van Herndon (Independent) - 799
  • David Russell Ross (Independent) - 323

Stewart County Sheriff - Final Unofficial

  • Frankie Gray (Independent) - 2,421
  • Marc McElroy (Independent) - 1,692

See all Stewart Co. results here

Henry County Mayor - Final Unofficial

  • Brent Greer (Independent) - 4,298
  • Garry Phillips (Republican) - 2,337

Henry County Circuit Court Clerk - Final Unofficial

  • Mike Wilson (Independent) - 4,023
  • Eddie Forest (Independent) - 2,483

See all Henry Co. results here

Weakley County Mayor - Final Unofficial

  • Jake Bynum (Independent) - 3,972
  • Jason Plunk (Republican) - 2,750

Weakley County Sheriff - Final Unofficial

  • Michael Wilson (Democrat) - 3,490
  • David Moore (Republican) - 3,286

See all Weakley Co. results here

Obion County Mayor - Final Unofficial

  • Benny McGuire (Independent) - 3,810
  • John Glessner (Independent) - 1,884
  • Kevin Bowden (Independent) - 1,505

Obion County Sheriff - Final Unofficial

  • Karl Jackson (Republican) - 2,465
  • Kent Treece (Independent) - 2,265
  • John Davis (Independent) - 1,716
  • Kenny Craig (Democrat) - 543
  • Darrell "Cut" Wayne Davis (Independent) - 345

See all Obion Co. results here

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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