Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins the Republican nomination for governor of Tennessee after defeating Rep. John Rose in the GOP primary, NBC News projects. Coverage from multiple outlets describes Blackburn as a longtime Trump ally and a favored candidate in a reliably Republican state. The primary includes at least two Republican challengers: Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts, according to reports citing primary results and race field details. The Hill frames the race as the contest to determine the GOP nominee to face the Democratic candidate in November’s gubernatorial election. CBS News and Breitbart News also report Blackburn’s victory over Rose and note that she faced two primary opponents. NBC News adds that President Trump decided not to endorse in the race, and that the win comes after that decision. The New York Times characterizes Blackburn’s win as relatively easy and notes she is positioned to become Tennessee’s first female governor if she wins the general election. After the primary, Blackburn is set to advance to the November election, where she will face the selected Democratic nominee.