Incumbents Win Key Tennessee Legislative Races

In Tennessee, several state legislative races concluded with notable victories for incumbents, including Democrat Sen. Sara Kyle, who won 79% of the vote, and Rep. Justin J. Pearson, who secured 76%. Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles retained his Congressional District 5 seat with 62% against Democrat Maryam Abolfazli, despite facing scrutiny over campaign finances. In District 7, Republican Mark Green defeated former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry with a similar 62% to 38% margin. In Georgia, Rep. Austin Scott and Rep. Sanford Bishop successfully defended their Congressional seats, with Bishop having served over 30 years in Congress. Meanwhile, in Texas, former state Rep. Michelle Beckley aims to reclaim a legislative seat against incumbent Republican Ben Bumgarner in the heavily conservative District 63.