An UpOne Insights poll shows that War Secretary Pete Hegseth is favored to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) if she wins the gubernatorial election. Hegseth has a 72% favorability rating, while Rep. Tim Burchett has 46% and former Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs has 24%. Blackburn is leading her Democratic challenger Jerri Green 41% to 36% in the gubernatorial race. The poll surveyed 500 registered voters in Tennessee from October 24 to 26.
Key facts
- Pete Hegseth has a 72% favorability rating in Tennessee.
- Rep. Tim Burchett has a 46% favorability rating.
- Blackburn leads Jerri Green 41% to 36% in the gubernatorial race.
- The poll surveyed 500 registered voters with a margin of error of 4.4%.
- 57% of respondents prefer Gov. Bill Lee to appoint Blackburn's replacement.
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