NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW – President Donald Trump endorsed Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee on Twitter Friday.
Congratulations to Bill Lee of Tennessee on his big primary win for Governor last night. He ran a great campaign and now will finish off the job in November. Bill has my total and enthusiastic Endorsement!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 3, 2018
Lee won the Republican primary for Governor during Thursday night’s election.
Trump also congratulated Marsha Blackburn, who won the Republican primary for Tennessee’s U.S. Senate seat to be vacated by Bob Corker.
Congratulations Marsha! https://t.co/JSMiOWfbxa
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 3, 2018
The gubernatorial general election will be held Tuesday, November 6.