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Core Civic
Coverage of Core Civic in the Nexus archive.
- How Tennessee would replace Marsha Blackburn in the U.S. Senate if she becomes governor
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced she will choose her replacement for the U.S. Senate if elected governor in Tennessee. This plan raises constitutional questions because law dictates the governor makes appointments, and no public official has held both offices at once. Her ability to legally select a replacement depends on the timing of her resignation and swearing into office.