Event Brief
Poll shows Blackburn lead shrinking before GOP primary
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: A new poll indicates the Tennessee GOP gubernatorial primary race is tightening just days before ballots are cast.
WHO: Incumbent Gov. Bill Lee? (context unclear); candidates Blackburn and Rose
WHAT: New poll finds Blackburn's lead over Rose shrinking ahead of the GOP gubernatorial primary
WHEN: Aug 01, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: The poll was released just days before the GOP gubernatorial primary, showing the race tightening.
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