Tennessee's only open congressional race set to make history
In northeastern Tennessee, two women are currently vying over the state’s only open congressional district.
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In northeastern Tennessee, two women have emerged as the top candidates vying for the state's only open congressional district in hopes of securing the seat that hasn't swung for a Democrat since the Civil War.
First-time political candidates Republican Diana Harshbarger and Democrat Blair Walsingham are facing off in a race that's been largely overshadowed by not only the presidential election, but also by the bid over the state's open U.S. Senate seat.
However, whoever wins Tennessee's 1st Congressional District will remain notable because the winner is slated to become the first woman to secure the seat in a regular election….
