NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A brand new poll reveals Sen. Marsha Blackburn holds a substantial lead forward of the upcoming race for the subsequent governor of Tennessee.
Two different Republicans — U.S. Rep. John Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts — have filed a petition to run for governor, in addition to 5 Democrats, in accordance with the Tennessee Secretary of State website.
The poll, launched Monday from market researcher Cygnal, projects that Blackburn will nab 58% of the Republican primary vote. That places the senator at a clear lead over her subsequent Republican competitor, Rose, who’s projected to get about 7% of the vote.
Cygnal’s poll reported that 30% of contributors have been undecided, noting that left “little room for meaningful movement against her.”
“Tennesseans don’t like coronations. Our polling shows Marsha’s support to be a mile wide and an inch deep. As the election gets closer, voters will learn more about John Rose, a conservative, farmer and successful CEO. Tennesseans will know that John will be the right person to lead this state as its next Governor,” Rose’s chairman shared in a assertion to WSMV4.
Top points for voters
The poll confirmed the next points acquired essentially the most votes because the election’s prime points:
- Cost of dwelling and inflation – 24%
- Immigration – 15%
- Jobs/Economy – 10%
Poll reveals Tennesseans are skeptical of rising expertise
The poll additionally requested respondents about their emotions on rising expertise.
Cygnal revealed that synthetic intelligence is a polarizing subject for Tennesseans, with the best proportion of contributors opposing the rising automation.
One out of three individuals instructed Cygnal they consider AI is having a constructive impression on Tennessee, however slightly below half instructed the poll firm they suppose its impacts are adverse. About 15% stated they have been uncertain.
However, many of the contributors agreed on AI regulation, with two out of three contributors saying they needed extra safeguards on AI in Tennessee.
For extra particulars on the poll, click on here.
Timeline for 2026 Primary
Below is a listing of key dates for the 2026 Primary and General Election, per the state:
- Voter Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Early Voting: Friday, July 17 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026
- Primary and General Election: Thursday, August 6, 2026
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