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Tennessee GOP Primaries Shake Up Senate Races Over School Vouchers

Key incumbents ousted and Trump-endorsed candidates gain ground in contentious primaries

  • Senate Education Chairman Jon Lundberg, a voucher supporter, lost to anti-voucher Bobby Harshbarger.
  • Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile retained his seat against a right-wing challenge.
  • Pro-voucher candidates saw mixed results, with significant outside spending influencing outcomes.
  • Andy Ogles won the GOP primary for the 5th Congressional District, defeating Courtney Johnston.
  • Several races became referendums on state-funded private school vouchers, highlighting deep divisions.
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