AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTennessee Governor Race: U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn won the GOP primary for Tennessee governor, beating Rep. John Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts, and is now set to face Memphis City Council member Jerri Green in November. Democratic Upset Watch: CNN and AP projections put Green atop the Democratic field for governor, while Congress & Redistricting: voters also chose nominees in the newly redrawn 9th District—where Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson won the Democratic primary after concerns that the map carved up a majority-Black seat. Election Integrity & Turnout: Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said no irregularities have been reported, and local coverage highlighted steady lines and high turnout at polling sites. Tech & Kids Online: Meta faces a $942M penalty tied to harm to children on its platforms, with major funding for youth services and prevention. Courts & Public Safety: A Memphis man was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for a felon-in-possession firearms case. Local Governance: A Putnam County school board backed a push to amend Tennessee’s constitution to make lotteries/raffles easier for schools.
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