2018 United States Senate election in Tennessee explained

2018 United States Senate election in Tennessee should not be confused with 2018 Tennessee Senate election.

Election Name:2018 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Country:Tennessee
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2012 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Previous Year:2012
Next Election:2024 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 6, 2018
Turnout:54.46% [1] 7.4 pp
Image1:File:Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) official headshot - 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Marsha Blackburn
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,227,483
Percentage1:54.71%
Nominee2:Phil Bredesen
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:985,450
Percentage2:43.92%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Bob Corker
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Marsha Blackburn
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 2018 United States Senate election in Tennessee took place on November 6, 2018, concurrently with other elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican Senator Bob Corker opted to retire instead of running for a third term. Republican U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn won the open seat, defeating former Democratic Governor Phil Bredesen.

The primaries took place on August 2, 2018, with Blackburn and Bredesen winning their respective party nominations.

Early in the campaign, Bob Corker said that Blackburn's opponent, Democrat Phil Bredesen, was "a very good mayor, a very good governor, a very good businessperson", that he had "real appeal" and "crossover appeal", and that the two of them had cooperated well over the years. But Corker said he would vote for Blackburn and donate to her campaign, and questioned whether Bredesen would be able to win a Senate seat in a red state like Tennessee.[2] [3] After Corker's praise for Bredesen, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned Corker that such comments could cost the Republican Party its Senate majority.[3] Shortly after Corker's comments, Trump tweeted an endorsement of Blackburn.[3]

In October 2018, Tennessean singer-songwriter Taylor Swift endorsed Bredesen. The endorsement was notable given that Swift had previously been publicly apolitical, but spoke out because Blackburn's voting record in Congress "appalled" and "terrified" her. Swift shared a link to the nonpartisan voter registration website Vote.org, which saw a significant spike in page views and new registrations. Donald Trump criticized Swift's endorsement.[4] [5] [6]

This election was expected to be among the most competitive Senate races in 2018, with CNN calling it the single most important Senate race in the country. Polls showed the race as close until the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh started, which many Tennesseans believed the Democratic Party handled poorly. This is believed to have mobilized Republican voters and cost Bredesen any chance of winning.[7] Bredesen also announced his support for Kavanaugh, which some believe cost him supporters.[8]

This was Tennessee's closest Senate race since 2006, with Blackburn winning by a 10.8% margin.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Withdrawn

Declined

Speculation surrounding Senator Corker

On September 26, 2017, Republican Senator Bob Corker announced that he would not seek another term in 2018.[27] Many called on Corker to reverse his decision to retire. Former U.S. Representative Fincher dropped out of the race, calling on Corker to jump back in and challenge U.S. Representative Blackburn for the GOP nomination. Fincher said in a statement that the GOP should unite "behind a candidate who can win" the general election. Blackburn said she would remain in the race even if Corker reversed his decision. Amid the speculation about Corker's decision, many of Tennessee's Republican politicians, including many in the Tennessee General Assembly, reiterated their support for Blackburn.[28] Corker's chief of staff announced on February 27, 2018, that Corker would stick with his plan to retire.[29]

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Marsha
Blackburn
Stephen
Fincher
Rolando
Toyos
Undecided
WPA Intelligence (R-Club for Growth)[30] January 14–15, 2018502± 4.4% align=center66%13%21%
Triton Polling & Research (R)[31] December 12–18, 20171,028± 3.1% align=center58%11%4%27%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Marsha
Blackburn
Bob
Corker
Stephen
Fincher
Undecided
Ragnar Research Partners (R-AFFPA)[32] February 14–19, 2018926± 3.0% align=center48%29%23%
WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC)[33] February 13–15, 2018400± 4.9% align=center55%26%19%
Victory Phones (R-SCF)[34] February 12–13, 2018600± 4.0% align=center49%26%9%16%
WPA Intelligence (R-Club for Growth)January 14–15, 2018502± 4.4% align=center63%25%12%

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Withdrawn

Declined

Results

Independents

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[50] October 26, 2018
Inside Elections[51] November 1, 2018
Sabato's Crystal Ball[52] November 5, 2018
NYT[53] November 5, 2018
Fox News[54] November 5, 2018
CNN[55] November 5, 2018
RealClearPolitics[56] November 5, 2018
Daily Kos[57] November 5, 2018
Politico[58] November 5, 2018
FiveThirtyEight[59] November 5, 2018

Debates

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of Sep 30, 2018
Candidate (party)Total receiptsTotal disbursementsCash on hand
Marsha Blackburn (R) align="right" $11,568,094 align="right" $9,062,332 align="right" $2,505,762
Phil Bredesen (D) align="right" $14,868,198 align="right" $11,693,910 align="right" $3,174,289
Source: Federal Election Commission[60]

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Marsha
Blackburn (R)
Phil
Bredesen (D)
OtherUndecided
Targoz Market Research[61] October 28–31, 201848049%49%2%
Emerson College[62] October 28–30, 2018621± 4.0% align=center52%44%2%3%
FOX News[63] October 27–30, 2018718 LV± 3.5% align=center50%41%3%5%
850 RV± 3.0% align=center48%40%3%8%
Vox Populi Polling[64] October 27–29, 2018780± 3.5% align=center53%47%
CNN/SSRS[65] October 24–29, 2018764 LV± 4.3% align=center49%45%0%3%
871 RV± 4.0% align=center47%46%0%4%
East Tennessee State University[66] October 22–29, 2018495± 4.4%44%44%
Cygnal (R)[67] October 26–27, 2018497± 4.4% align=center51%45%1%4%
NBC News/Marist[68] October 23–27, 2018471 LV± 5.7% align=center51%46%1%3%
764 RV± 4.4% align=center49%46%1%3%
Vanderbilt University/SSRS[69] October 8–13, 2018800± 4.9%43% align=center44%1%8%
Targoz Market Research[70] October 9–12, 2018558 LV align=center52%48%
801 RV44% align=center45%11%
NYT Upshot/Siena College[71] October 8–11, 2018593± 4.2% align=center54%40%6%
Ipsos[72] October 4–11, 20181,108± 3.4% align=center47%44%3%6%
YouGov[73] October 2–5, 2018871± 3.6% align=center50%42%2%6%
FOX News[74] September 29 – October 2, 2018666 LV± 3.5% align=center48%43%3%7%
806 RV± 3.5% align=center47%41%3%8%
Garin-Hart-Yang (D-Bredesen)[75] September 23–25, 2018600± 4.0%45% align=center47%
SurveyMonkey[76] September 9–24, 20181,609± 3.3%42%42%15%
Vox Populi Polling[77] September 16–18, 2018567± 4.1%49% align=center51%
CNN/SSRS[78] September 11–15, 2018723 LV± 4.3%45% align=center50%0%3%
852 RV± 3.9%42% align=center50%0%5%
Triton Polling & Research (R)[79] September 10–12, 20181,038± 3.0% align=center48%45%7%
FOX News[80] September 8–11, 2018686 LV± 3.5% align=center47%44%1%8%
809 RV± 3.5% align=center45%43%2%9%
NBC News/Marist[81] August 25–28, 2018538 LV± 5.1%46% align=center48%<1%5%
730 RV± 4.5%44% align=center48%<1%7%
Gravis Marketing[82] August 9–11, 2018620± 3.9% align=center48%44%8%
Emerson College[83] July 11–14, 2018657± 4.1%37% align=center43%5%17%
Public Policy Polling (D-Duty and Country PAC)[84] July 10–11, 2018583± 4.1%41% align=center44%15%
WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC)[85] July 9–11, 2018551± 4.2% align=center38%35%11%
SurveyMonkey/Axios[86] June 11 – July 2, 20181,010± 4.5% align=center55%41%4%
Public Policy Polling (D-Health Care Voter)[87] April 30 – May 1, 2018609± 4.0%43% align=center46%
SurveyMonkey/Axios[88] April 2–23, 20181,638± 4.0%47% align=center48%5%
Mason-Dixon[89] April 17–19, 2018625± 4.0%43% align=center46%11%
Garin-Hart-Yang (D-Bredesen)[90] April 9–11, 2018601± 4.0%41% align=center51%8%
Middle Tennessee State University[91] March 22–29, 2018600± 4.0%35% align=center45%17%
Public Policy Polling (D-Protect Our Care)[92] March 15–16, 20181,014± 3.1%41% align=center46%13%
WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC)[93] February 13–15, 2018500± 4.4% align=center44%39%17%
Public Opinion Strategies (R)[94] January 26–29, 201845% align=center47%8%
Triton Polling & Research (R)[95] January 21–24, 20181,003± 3.1% align=center51%40%10%
WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC)[96] December 13–14 & 17, 2017500± 4.4% align=center43%34%23%
Gravis Marketing[97] December 11–12, 2017563± 4.1%40% align=center42%18%
Garin-Hart-Yang (D-DSCC)[98] October 20–22, 2017601± 4.1%41% align=center46%13%

with generic Republican and generic Democrat

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Generic
Republican
Generic
Democrat
OtherUndecided
Triton Polling & Research (R)September 10–12, 20181,038± 3.0% align=center52%41%7%
Public Policy Polling (D-Protect Our Care)March 15–16, 20181,014± 3.1% align=center51%41%8%

with Bob Corker

with Stephen Fincher

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Stephen
Fincher (R)
Phil
Bredesen (D)
Undecided
Triton Polling & Research (R)January 21–24, 20181,004± 3.1%38% align=center42%20%
WPA Intelligence (R-CDP PAC)December 13–14 and 17, 2017500± 4.4%30% align=center42%28%
Gravis MarketingDecember 11–12, 2017563± 4.1%38% align=center42%20%

with Clay Travis

with Bob Corker and generic Democrat

Notes and References

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  2. News: Corker says Democrat is ahead in race to succeed him . POLITICO . live . April 18, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180418172622/https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/18/bob-corker-phil-bredesen-532511 . April 18, 2018.
  3. News: Scherer . Michael . Sullivan . Sean . Dawsey . Josh . April 19, 2018 . Razor-thin Senate majority, bloody primary fights hamstring GOP . en-US . The Washington Post . live . April 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180420015742/https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/razor-thin-senate-majority-bloody-primary-fights-hamstring-gop/2018/04/19/072b674a-43e4-11e8-8569-26fda6b404c7_story.html . April 20, 2018 . 0190-8286.
  4. News: Taylor Swift's Instagram Post Has Caused A Massive Spike In Voter Registration . en . BuzzFeed News . live . October 9, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181009105232/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/claudiarosenbaum/taylor-swift-voter-registration-spike . October 9, 2018.
  5. News: Shake it off: Taylor Swift's political endorsement draws praise, backlash . en . The Tennessean . live . October 9, 2018 . https://archive.today/20200608182632/https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/10/08/taylor-swift-political-phil-bredesen-endorsement-over-marsha-blackburn-draws-ire-praise/1563331002/ . June 8, 2020.
  6. Web site: Chen . Kelly . October 8, 2018 . Mike Huckabee Dismisses Taylor Swift's Political Endorsement Because '13-Year-Old Girls' Can't Vote . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181012174440/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/taylor-swift-mike-huckabee-endorsement_us_5bbbb081e4b028e1fe404297 . October 12, 2018 . October 13, 2018 . Huff Post.
  7. News: Drucker . David M. . October 9, 2018 . Kavanaugh catapults Marsha Blackburn into lead in key Tennessee Senate race . . 2019-03-02.
  8. News: Arkin . James . Everett . Burgess . October 11, 2018 . Volunteers bolt Bredesen over Kavanaugh support . . 2019-03-02.
  9. News: Blackburn enters Tennessee Senate race, as Haslam passes. Politico. Robillard. Kevin. October 5, 2017. October 5, 2017.
  10. Web site: With Bob Corker out of the running, Tennessee Senate race now shifts focus to general election. Collins. Michael. The Tennessean. February 27, 2018. March 14, 2018.
  11. News: Former Memphis Dr. Rolando Toyos enters race for Corker's Senate seat. The Commercial Appeal. Poe. Ryan. November 1, 2017. November 2, 2017.
  12. News: Larry Crim Announces U.S. Senate 2018 Race For Seat Held By Corker . November 10, 2016 . The Chattanoogan .
  13. News: U.S. Senate candidate to rally for Trump today. Herald-Citizen. McReynolds. Lindsay. March 26, 2017. March 26, 2017.
  14. News: Conservative activist Andy Ogles launches U.S. Senate bid for seat held by Bob Corker. The Tennessean. Ebert. Joel. Boucher. Dave. September 14, 2017. September 14, 2017.
  15. News: Republican Andy Ogles drops out of US Senate race in Tennessee. The Tennessean. Garrison. Joey. November 15, 2017. November 15, 2017.
  16. News: Fincher halts U.S. Senate bid, encourages Bob Corker to seek re-election. The Tennessean. 2018-02-16. en.
  17. News: Who will jump in race to replace U.S. Sen. Bob Corker? Intrigue starts with Haslam, Blackburn. The Tennessean. Ebert. Joel. Garrison. Joey. September 26, 2017. September 26, 2017.
  18. News: Tim Burchett will run for office, which one is anyone's guess. Knoxville News Sentinel. Whetstone. Tyler. May 8, 2017. June 3, 2017.
  19. News: Tim Burchett to run for Congress. Knoxville News Sentinel. Whetstone. Tyler. August 2, 2017. August 4, 2017.
  20. Web site: Joe Carr considers Republican primary challenge against Sen. Bob Corker. The Tennessean. Garrison. Joey. August 23, 2017. August 23, 2017.
  21. Web site: As Corker weighs third Senate term, Green and Carr seriously consider challenges. Chattanooga Times Free Press. Sher. Andy. September 14, 2017. September 14, 2017.
  22. Web site: With Blackburn in Senate race, some Tennessee Republicans staying away. Chattanooga Times Free Press. Sher. Andy. October 6, 2017. October 7, 2017.
  23. News: State Sen. Mark Green to run for congressional seat U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn is vacating. The Tennessean. Ebert. Joel. Buie. Jordan. October 5, 2017. October 5, 2017.
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  25. News: Tennessee congressman says Peyton Manning might be considering a run for Senate. Business Insider. Perticone. Joe. September 26, 2017. September 26, 2017.
  26. News: Peyton Manning rules out run for Corker's Senate seat. ABC News. Schelzig. Erik. September 27, 2017. September 27, 2017.
  27. News: Sen. Bob Corker will not seek re-election next year. The Tennessean. Collins. Michael. September 26, 2017. September 26, 2017.
  28. News: Stephen Fincher halts U.S. Senate bid, encourages Corker to seek re-election. The Tennessean. 2018-03-08. en.
  29. News: Corker decides against reelection bid, sticks with retirement. POLITICO. 2018-03-08.
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  36. News: Former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen Running for Senate in Tennessee. Roll Call. December 7, 2017. December 7, 2017.
  37. News: Ebert. Joel. See who's running for statewide, federal and legislative offices in Tennessee in 2018. 16 May 2018. The Tennessean. April 6, 2018.
  38. Web site: Democrat James Mackler drops out of Tennessee US Senate race. Tennessean.
  39. News: Sevierville's Bill Bailey aiming for Corker's U.S. Senate seat. The Daily Times. Miller. Amy Beth. September 3, 2017. September 4, 2017.
  40. News: Berke tweets support for Bredesen in Senate race. Times Free Press. Sher. Andy. December 7, 2017. December 7, 2017.
  41. News: Is Karl Dean's next move a run for governor?. The Tennessean. Garrison. Joey. September 27, 2015. November 22, 2016.
  42. Web site: Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean to run for governor of Tennessee. The Tennessean. Garrison. Joey. February 26, 2017. February 26, 2017.
  43. Web site: Karl Dean to show resilience in governor's race. Knoxville News Sentinel. Whetstone. Tyler. September 27, 2017. September 27, 2017.
  44. Web site: Democrat Bill Freeman rules out U.S. Senate run; pushes Phil Bredesen as candidate instead. The Tennessean. Garrison. Joey. October 4, 2017. October 4, 2017.
  45. News: Democratic state Sen. Jeff Yarbro considers run for U.S. Senate to replace Corker. The Tennessean. Garrison. Joey. September 27, 2017. September 27, 2017.
  46. News: Tennessee Democrats recalculate U.S. Senate race with Corker out. The Tennessean. Garrison. Joey. October 9, 2017. October 9, 2017.
  47. Web site: Who might replace Corker?. Nashville Post. Wade Gervin. Cari. September 27, 2017. September 28, 2017.
  48. Web site: More considering runs for Corker's seat. Nashville Post. Wade Gervin. Cari. September 28, 2017. September 28, 2017.
  49. News: Tim McGraw still considering possible future in politics. 2016-11-08. Fox News. 2017-09-28. en-US.
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  54. Web site: 2018 Senate Power Rankings. . July 10, 2018.
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  57. News: Daily Kos Elections 2018 race ratings. Daily Kos. 2018-08-18.
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