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Marsha Blackburn speaks to the Republicans that attend her watch party for the 2024 election after her win on Nov. 5, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Blackburn defeats Johnson in Senate race, securing 6 more years for the Trump-endorsed Republican

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter November 5, 2024
Marsha Blackburn held onto her U.S. Senate seat, defeating Democrat Gloria Johnson and extending Tennessee's 18-year red run in the Senate for another six years.
Marsha Blackburn greets the crowd at the Franklin Marriott Conference Center in Cool Springs following her victory over Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Anthony Merriweather)

Marsha Blackburn vs. Gloria Johnson: Campaigning in a red supermajority

Marim Abbas, Contributing writer October 14, 2024
As Tennessee gears up for the 2024 U.S. Senate race, incumbent Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn faces off against Democratic Tennessee Rep. Gloria Johnson. With Tennessee being predominantly Republican, the different campaigning strategies of Blackburn and Johnson offer insights into how candidates approach Tennessee’s political landscape.
Signs indicate that specific locations are polling locations throughout the election in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Photo by Makayla Boling)

Who is on the Rutherford County ballot?

Maia O'Brien, Contributing writer October 14, 2024
Early voting in Tennessee begins Wednesday and goes until Oct. 31, and it is important to be informed on the candidates on the ballot, all the way from president to your state and local level.
Taylor Swift finds her political voice in new documentary “Miss Americana”

Taylor Swift finds her political voice in new documentary “Miss Americana”

CIM Digital February 1, 2020

Photo Courtesy of LA Times Story by Delaney Johnson/Contributing Writer Taylor Swift’s new documentary “Miss Americana” released on Netflix this week and social media is raving with good reviews....

Women's Suffrage Centennial Coin Act passes Congress

Women’s Suffrage Centennial Coin Act passes Congress

CIM Digital November 7, 2019

Photo Courtesy of TNJ: On the Hill Story by Brandon Black/Lifestyles Editor Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn led the passing of a bipartisan bill on November 3 in honor of the 100th anniversary of...

Marsha Blackburn greets the crowd at the Franklin Marriott Conference Center in Cool Springs following her victory over Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Anthony Merriweather)

‘Not You’: Is Marsha Blackburn a champion for women in Tennessee?

Sidelines November 23, 2018

Photo by Anthony Merriweather / MTSU Sidelines  Story by Angele Latham / Contributing Writer  Over two weeks after the 2018 midterm elections, Americans are still reeling over the monumental changes...

Marsha Blackburn greets the crowd at the Franklin Marriott Conference Center in Cool Springs following her victory over Phil Bredesen for U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Anthony Merriweather)

Tennessee midterm elections end with significant wins for Republican candidates

Sidelines November 7, 2018

Photos by staff Story by Anthony Merriweather / Mutlimedia Editor, Hayden Goodridge / Reporter and Janecia Gales / Contributing Writer and Andrew Wigdor / Editor-in-Chief  Tuesday's midterm elections...

Residents wait in line to vote outside Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Nov. 6, 2018. (MTSU Sidelines / Angele Latham)

Live results: 2018 midterm elections

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief November 6, 2018

Photo by Angele Latham  / MTSU Sidelines  Graphs courtesy of Dr. Ken Blake The midterm elections come to a close Tuesday, with Senate and gubernatorial races being decided in Tennessee. For live results...

Bredesen, Blackburn argue Kavanaugh confirmation, immigration in final Senate debate

Bredesen, Blackburn argue Kavanaugh confirmation, immigration in final Senate debate

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief October 10, 2018

Photo by Caleb Revill / MTSU Sidelines Archive U.S. Senate candidates Phil Bredesen and Marsha Blackburn debated for the second and final time before the Nov. 6 election in the Howard Baker Center for...

Taylor Swift performs at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. Her performance was part of "The 1989 Word Tour." (MTSU Sidelines / Andre Rowlett)

AP: Taylor Swift makes politics personal with endorsement

Sidelines October 9, 2018

Photo by Andre Rowlett / MTSU Sidelines Archive Story by Kristin Hall / Associated Press  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Swift's first big jump into politics might have gained her some extra haters,...

3 Middle Tennessee zip codes account for nearly one-third of individual cash donations to Bredesen, Blackburn

3 Middle Tennessee zip codes account for nearly one-third of individual cash donations to Bredesen, Blackburn

Sidelines September 27, 2018

Photo by Caleb Revill / MTSU Sidelines  Story by Ghaliah Almuyidi / Contributing Writer Contributions by Ken Blake / MTSU Associate Professor of Journalism  Three wealthy Middle Tennessee zip codes...

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