UPDATE: Republican Marsha Blackburn will defeat Democratic Phil Bredesen, Fox News reports.
Fox projects that Republican Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn will defeat former Democratic Governor Phil Bredesen to replace retiring GOP Senator Bob Corker.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) November 7, 2018
Results expected around 8:00 PM EST. You can view live updates above. We will also have a backup live results link at the bottom of this story in case the above unit has any technical errors.
The final two polls of the Tennessee Senate race give Republican nominee Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN-07) leads of eight points and nine points over Democrat nominee Phil Bredesen, an average of eight-and-a-half points.
The Emerson College Poll conducted between October 28 and October 30 gives Blackburn an eight point lead, 52 percent to 44 percent.
The Fox News Poll conducted between October 28 and October 30 gives Blackburn a nine point lead, 50 percent to 41 percent.
As recently as a month ago, the Real Clear Politics Average of Polls showed the race as a statistical tie. – READ MORE