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Key Takeaways — Tennessee

Trump won Tennessee by +31.8 in 2024 (65.1% vs 33.3%) — Safe R; Tennessee hasn't voted Democratic for president since 1992 (Bill Clinton as a Southern governor), and Al Gore famously lost his home state in 2000, costing him the presidency
Bill Hagerty's Senate seat is up in 2026 — Safe R; former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, he is a Trump loyalist who voted to object to the 2020 electoral results; Marsha Blackburn holds the other seat through 2030
In 2023, the Republican legislature expelled two Black Democratic members for leading gun-control protests from the House floor after a school shooting — both were immediately reappointed by their city councils, making "The Tennessee Three" a national symbol of partisan use of legislative power
Nashville is one of the fastest-growing business destinations in the US — Ford, Oracle, and Amazon have announced major investments; the city voted over 60% for Democrats in 2020, creating a deep urban-rural political fracture within a Safe R state

Safe R — 11 Electoral Votes

Tennessee

Tennessee (TN) — 11 Electoral Votes · Capital: Nashville · Governor: Bill Lee (R)

2024 Presidential Election — Tennessee

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Trump +31.8. Margin: 31.8 pts.

Key Facts — Tennessee

State	Tennessee (TN)
Capital	Nashville
Population	7.1M
Electoral Votes	11
Governor	Bill Lee (R)
Senator 1	Marsha Blackburn (R)
Senator 2	Bill Hagerty (R)
Party Lean	Safe R
2024 Trump	65.1%
2024 Harris	33.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Tennessee vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Tennessee voted for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 65.1% versus Harris's 33.3%. The state has 11 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from Tennessee?

Tennessee's two US senators are Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

What is Tennessee's political lean?

Tennessee is rated "Safe R" in presidential elections. The state capital is Nashville, and Tennessee carries 11 electoral votes in the Electoral College.