TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Nov 9, 2022

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee secured a quick victory on Tuesday, the Tennessean reports. The Associated Press called the race at 7:02 p.m. CST, within minutes of polls closing. With nearly 90% of the vote counted by 11:30 p.m., Lee had 65% of the vote and carried all but two Tennessee counties. Democratic nominee Dr. Jason Martin conceded the race shortly before 9:30 p.m. CST, telling supporters Lee was "kind and gracious" in his concession phone call. Read Lee's remarks about a second term after being named the winner. See results from all Tennessee races.