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    Election day will take place on Tuesday, November 5. Beyond the presidential race, this year’s ballot includes several important local elections and key national races.

    A particularly fierce race in Tennessee is taking place between Marsha Blackburn and Gloria Johnson.

    Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn is seeking a second term against state Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville. Before the election, Blackburn was favored to win the Volunteer State, which has not elected a statewide Democratic candidate since 2006.

    A recent October Beacon Poll of Tennessee shows Sen. Blackburn leading Rep. Johnson by 23 points (54%-31%).

    Here’s what you need to know about the candidates and their beliefs before Election Day.

    U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee

    Blackburn, 72, is the incumbent and a senior U.S. senator from Tennessee. She is seeking her second term in the Senate.

    Before being elected to the Senate, Blackburn served eight terms in the United States House of Representatives, and before that, the Tennessee Senate.

    During her tenure in the Senate, Blackburn successfully sponsored legislation to protect children from online exploitation and combat smuggling and trafficking of women and girls. Blackburn is also a vocal critic of the Chinese Communist Party.

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    What are the main issues in Blackburn’s campaign?

    Senator Blackburn is endorsed by former President Donald Trump. She aligns with conservative values ​​and considers herself a “champion of anti-tax and government accountability issues.” according to his campaign website.

    • Holding Big Tech Accountable
    • Reduce expenses and taxes
    • Secure the border and enforce current immigration law
    • Protecting unborn life

    Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville

    Johnson, 62, is currently a member of the United States House of Representatives and has represented part of Knoxville in the House since 2012.

    In 2023, the Republican-controlled House attempted to expel Johnson and two other Democrats after participating in an anti-gun control protest at the House podium in the middle of a legislative session. Johnson, along with Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin Pearson, D-Memphis became known as the “Tennessee Three.”

    Representatives Jones and Pearson were expelled but ultimately won re-election.

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    What are the main issues of Johnson’s campaign?

    Rep. Johnson is a candidate who aligns with liberal beliefs and considers herself an advocate for gun safety laws.according to his campaign website. Johnson also has a background as a special education teacher.

    • Protecting the right to abortion
    • Increase bipartisan efforts on gun legislation
    • Reduced costs for housing, groceries and education
    • Expand healthcare to rural areas and reduce drug costs
    • Increase funding for public schools

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    Independent candidates

    Three independent candidates are also vying for the Senate seat this election cycle.

    • Tharon Chandlerfarmer and army veteran.
    • Pamela Jeanineformer candidate for mayor of Memphis.
    • Hastina Robinson, a emergency medical technician.

    Knoxville News Sentinel reporter Allie Feinberg and The Tennessean staff contributed to this report..

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