The 2018 Tennessee gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the next governor of Tennessee , alongside other state and local elections . Incumbent Republican governor Bill Haslam was term-limited, and is prohibited by the Constitution of Tennessee from seeking a third consecutive term. Republican candidate Bill Lee was elected with 59.6% of the vote, defeating Democratic nominee and former Nashville mayor Karl Dean .
The primary elections took place on August 2, 2018, with Republican Bill Lee and Democrat Karl Dean winning their respective party nominations.[ 2]
During the general election, Dean flipped back reliably Democratic Davidson , Haywood , and Shelby Counties , which voted for Republican governor Bill Haslam in 2010 .
The results of the election marked the first time since 1982 that a candidate from the incumbent president's party was elected governor of Tennessee. This is also the first time that Republicans won three consecutive gubernatorial elections in the state, and the first time that a Republican was elected to succeed another Republican.
As of 2018, this election had the largest number of candidates (28) in a statewide election in United States history; the previous record was the 2016 United States presidential election in Colorado . This large surge in candidates was mostly due to the Libertarian Party of Tennessee 's protest of the state's party affiliation and ballot access laws.[ 3]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Marsha Blackburn , U.S. representative (successfully ran for the U.S. Senate)[ 14] [ 15]
Tim Burchett , Mayor of Knox County (successfully ran in Tennessee's 2nd congressional district )[ 16] [ 17] [ 18]
Joe Carr , former state representative , perennial candidate[ 19] [ 20]
Bob Corker , U.S. senator [ 21] [ 22] [ 23]
Stephen Fincher , former U.S. representative [ 21] [ 24]
Alberto Gonzales , dean of the Belmont University School of Law and former U.S. Attorney General
Bill Hagerty , United States Ambassador to Japan and former Tennessee cabinet official[ 20]
Tre Hargett , Tennessee Secretary of State [ 25]
Rob Mitchell , Rutherford County , Rutherford County Property Assessor [ 26] [ 27]
Mark Norris , Majority Leader of the Tennessee Senate , appointed as judge to the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee [ 28] [ 20] [ 29]
Andy Ogles , director of Tennessee chapter of Americans for Prosperity [ 20] (successfully ran for Mayor of Maury County )[ 30]
Ron Ramsey , former lieutenant governor of Tennessee and candidate for Governor of Tennessee in 2010 [ 21] [ 31]
Beth Harwell
Representative Harry Brooks , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Education Administration and Planning Committee Chair
Representative Dale Carr , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Local Government Subcommittee Chair
Representative Mike Carter , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Civil Justice Subcommittee Chair
Representative Jim Coley , Tennessee House of Representatives
Representative Jeremy Faison , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Government Operations Committee Chair
Representative Andrew Farmer , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Civil Justice Committee Chair
Representative John Forgety , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Education Instruction and Programs Committee Chair
Representative Patsy Hazlewood , Tennessee House of Representatives
Representative Gary Hicks , Tennessee House of Representatives
Representative John Holsclaw Jr. , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Business and Utilities Subcommittee Chair
Representative Dan Howell , Tennessee House of Representatives, Joint Judiciary and Government Committee Chair, House Local Government Committee Vice-Chair
Representative Curtis Johnson , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Speaker Pro Tempore
Representative Pat Marsh , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Business and Utilities Committee Chair
Representative Steve McDaniel , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Rules Committee Chair, House Ethics Committee Chair, House Finance, Ways, and Means Study Subcommittee Chair
Representative Tim Rudd , Tennessee House of Representatives
Representative Charles Sargent , Tennessee House of Representatives, Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Chair
Representative Mike Sparks , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Calendar and Rules Committee Vice-Chair
Representative Rick Tillis , Tennessee House of Representatives
Representative Tim Wirgau , Tennessee House of Representatives, House Local Government Committee Chair
Senator Frank Niceley , Tennessee State Senate, Senate Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources 1st Vice-Chair, Senate Transportation and Safety Committee 2nd Vice-Chair
Tennessee Education Association [ 32]
Tennessee State Employees Association [ 32]
Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association [ 33]
Randy Boyd
Mike Huckabee , former Arkansas governor and Presidential candidate in 2008 and 2016[ 46]
Joe Boyd Liggett, mayor of Marshall County [ 47]
Jake Bynum, mayor of Weakley County [ 47]
Mike Creasy, mayor of Decatur County [ 47]
J. Michael Cross, Fentress County executive[ 47]
Richard Daniel, Pickett County executive[ 47]
Ben Danner, Overton County executive[ 47]
Jim Durrett, mayor of Montgomery County [ 48]
Brent Greer, mayor of Henry County [ 47]
Denny Johnson, mayor of Lake County [ 47]
Shaun Lawson, mayor of Hickman County [ 47]
Mark Luttrell, mayor of Shelby County [ 49]
Kenny McBride, mayor of Carroll County [ 47]
Benny McGuire, mayor of Obion County [ 47]
Bill Newman, mayor of Lincoln County [ 47]
Denny Robinson, White County executive[ 47]
Richard Stewart, mayor of Franklin County [ 47]
Sloan Stewart, Lynchburg/Moore County Metro executive[ 47]
Skip Taylor, mayor of Fayette County [ 47]
Jessie Wallace, Humphreys County executive[ 47]
Bill Webb, mayor of Lewis County [ 47]
T.R. Williams, Lawrence County executive[ 47]
Tom Witherspoon, mayor of Gibson County [ 47]
Chris Young, mayor of Dyer County [ 47]
Bill Lee
U.S. representatives
State-level Officials
Notable Individuals
Newspapers
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Diane Black
Randy Boyd
Beth Harwell
Bill Lee
Other
Undecided
JMC Analytics [ 64]
July 18–21, 2018
500
± 4.4%
19%
20%
16%
26%
1%[ 65]
17%
Emerson College [ 66]
July 11–14, 2018
266
± 6.4%
27%
22%
14%
19%
3%
14%
Data Orbital [ 67]
June 27–30, 2018
700
± 3.7%
24%
23%
10%
19%
–
24%
Triton Polling & Research (R)[ 68]
June 25–28, 2018
1,040
± 3.1%
27%
33%
7%
20%
–
13%
OnMessage Inc. (R-Black)[ 69]
May 14–17, 2018
600
± 4.0%
41%
28%
8%
9%
–
15%
Grassroots Targeting (R-Black)[ 70]
May 4–6, 2018
800
–
41%
26%
6%
11%
–
15%
OnMessage Inc. (R-Black)[ 69]
April 2018
–
–
33%
30%
5%
13%
–
–
OnMessage Inc. (R-Black)[ 69]
March 2018
–
–
31%
31%
10%
10%
–
–
TargetPoint /GQR [ 71]
March 7–14, 2018
390
± 5.0%
25%
20%
6%
7%
2%[ 72]
37%
North Star Onion Research (R-Lee)[ 73]
February 5–11, 2018
600
± 4.0%
22%
25%
4%
18%
–
30%
Triton Polling & Research (R)[ 74]
December 12–18, 2017
1,028
± 3.1%
22%
12%
6%
4%
4%[ 75]
53%
Results by county: 20–30%
30–40%
40–50%
50–60%
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Karl Dean
Federal officials
Labor unions
Memphis AFSCME Local 1733
Tennessee Pipe Trades; Mid-South Carpenters Regional Council
Road Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local Union No. 66
Local Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Karl Dean
Craig Fitzhugh
Other
Undecided
Emerson College [ 84]
July 11–14, 2018
206
± 7.3%
44%
14%
9%
33%
TargetPoint /GQR [ 71]
March 7–14, 2018
288
± 5.8%
41%
11%
–
44%
Results by county: 40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90-100%
40–50%
50–60%
70–80%
80–90%
90-100%
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Libertarian Party and Green Party do not have ballot access. Appears on ballot as "Independent."[ 87]
Bill Lee (R)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State-level Officials
Notable Individuals
Organizations
Newspapers
Karl Dean (D)
U.S. representatives
State officials
Local officials
Labor unions
Memphis AFSCME Local 1733
Tennessee Pipe Trades; Mid-South Carpenters Regional Council
Road Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local Union No. 66
Local Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [ 104]
Likely R
October 26, 2018
The Washington Post [ 105]
Likely R
November 5, 2018
FiveThirtyEight [ 106]
Safe R
November 5, 2018
Rothenberg Political Report [ 107]
Safe R
November 1, 2018
Sabato's Crystal Ball [ 108]
Safe R
November 5, 2018
RealClearPolitics [ 109]
Likely R
November 4, 2018
Daily Kos [ 110]
Safe R
November 5, 2018
Fox News [ 111] [ a]
Likely R
November 5, 2018
Politico [ 112]
Likely R
November 5, 2018
Governing [ 113]
Likely R
November 5, 2018
Notes
^ The Fox News Midterm Power Rankings uniquely does not contain a category for Safe/Solid races
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Bill Lee (R)
Karl Dean (D)
Other
Undecided
Targoz Market Research [ 114]
October 28–31, 2018
480
–
53%
44%
–
2%
Emerson College [ 115]
October 28–30, 2018
621
± 4.0%
54%
41%
2%
3%
Fox News [ 116]
October 27–30, 2018
718 LV
± 3.5%
54%
37%
2%
7%
850 RV
± 3.0%
52%
36%
2%
9%
Vox Populi Polling [ 117]
October 27–29, 2018
780
± 3.5%
56%
44%
–
–
CNN /SSRS [ 118]
October 24–29, 2018
764 LV
± 4.3%
52%
42%
0%
4%
871 RV
± 4.0%
52%
41%
0%
5%
East Tennessee State University [ 119]
October 22–29, 2018
495
± 4.4%
48%
36%
5%
9%
Cygnal (R)[ 120]
October 26–27, 2018
497
± 4.4%
59%
36%
3%
2%
Marist College [ 121]
October 23–27, 2018
471 LV
± 5.7%
57%
40%
1%
3%
764 RV
± 4.4%
56%
39%
1%
4%
Vanderbilt University /SSRS [ 122]
October 8–13, 2018
800
± 4.9%
48%
37%
0%
12%
Targoz Market Research [ 123]
October 9–12, 2018
558 LV
–
56%
44%
–
–
801 RV
–
49%
39%
–
12%
NYT Upshot /Siena College [ 124]
October 8–11, 2018
593
± 4.2%
59%
33%
–
8%
Fox News [ 125]
September 29 – October 2, 2018
666 LV
± 3.5%
53%
36%
1%
10%
806 RV
± 3.5%
52%
35%
1%
10%
SurveyMonkey [ 126]
September 9–24, 2018
1,609
± 3.3%
46%
35%
–
19%
Vox Populi Polling [ 127]
September 16–18, 2018
567
± 4.1%
55%
45%
–
–
CNN /SSRS [ 128]
September 11–15, 2018
723 LV
± 4.3%
52%
43%
0%
3%
852 RV
± 3.9%
49%
43%
0%
5%
Triton Polling & Research (R)[ 129]
September 10–12, 2018
1,038
± 3.0%
54%
37%
–
9%
Fox News [ 130]
September 8–11, 2018
686 LV
± 3.5%
55%
35%
1%
10%
809 RV
± 3.5%
52%
34%
2%
12%
Marist College [ 131]
August 25–28, 2018
538 LV
± 5.1%
53%
40%
1%
7%
730 RV
± 4.5%
51%
39%
1%
9%
Gravis Marketing [ 132]
August 9–11, 2018
620
± 3.9%
51%
40%
–
9%
Triton Polling & Research (R)[ 133]
January 21–24, 2018
1,003
± 3.1%
38%
34%
–
28%
Hypothetical polling
with Karl Dean
with Craig Fitzhugh
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Diane Black (R)
Craig Fitzhugh (D)
Undecided
Gravis Marketing [ 135]
December 11–12, 2017
563
± 4.1%
42%
27%
31%
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Randy Boyd (R)
Craig Fitzhugh (D)
Undecided
Gravis Marketing [ 135]
December 11–12, 2017
563
± 4.1%
39%
30%
31%
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Beth Harwell (R)
Craig Fitzhugh (D)
Undecided
Gravis Marketing [ 135]
December 11–12, 2017
563
± 4.1%
44%
24%
32%
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size
Margin of error
Mae Beavers (R)
Craig Fitzhugh (D)
Undecided
Gravis Marketing [ 135]
December 11–12, 2017
563
± 4.1%
36%
29%
34%
County flips
Republican Hold
Democratic
Gain from Republican
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic [ edit ]
By congressional district [ edit ]
Lee won 7 of 9 congressional districts.[ 138]
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^ a b Yusuf, Omer (August 14, 2017). "Stephen Fincher endorses Diane Black for governor" . The Jackson Sun . Retrieved August 14, 2017 .
^ "Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett won't seek governorship in '18" . Times Free Press. November 22, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2014 .
^ Stockard, Sam (June 6, 2017). "Rob Mitchell considers run for governor" . The Murfreesboro Post . Retrieved June 6, 2017 .
^ "Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell not running for Governor" . WGNS . July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017 .
^ Ebert, Joel (January 11, 2017). "Mark Norris says he's moving toward gubernatorial bid" . The Tennessean . Retrieved February 26, 2017 .
^ "Trump nominates Senate Leader Mark Norris, three others as federal judges in Tennessee" . The Tennessean . Retrieved July 13, 2017 .
^ "State of Tennessee: Maury County Republican Primary" . Archived from the original on February 12, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2024 .
^ Erik Schelzig (November 9, 2014). "Possible Tennessee governor candidates for 2018" . The Jackson Sun. Retrieved November 26, 2014 .
^ a b "Roundup: TEA, TSEA endorse Fitzhugh, Harwell" . May 23, 2018.
^ "2018 TPFFA Primary Election Candidate Endorsements" .
^ Mike Pence. ".@DianeBlackTN is running for Governor of TN & a strong supporter of #MAGA agenda of tax cuts, military $$ & a champion of right to life policies. There are great candidates running but Diane has been my friend for years, we served together in the House, & she has my support!" . Twitter .
^ Hayes, Hank (August 14, 2017). "Ramsey gets behind Black's gubernatorial bid" . Kingsport Times-News . Retrieved August 14, 2017 .
^ Diane Black. "Honored to receive the endorsement of @RickSantorum, a leader who is not afraid to fight for conservative values. Tennessee stood behind Rick in his 2012 race for President, and I'm proud to have him behind me in my race for Governor. #TeamBlack" . Twitter .
^ Conradis, Brandon (June 10, 2018). "Scalise throws support behind Black, Blackburn ahead of Tennessee primary" . Archived from the original on June 14, 2018.
^ "Jordan Sekulow endorses Diane Black for Governor" . Diane Black for Governor . May 24, 2018. Archived from the original on July 15, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2018 .
^ Diane Black. "Honored to have the endorsement of Dr. Swain, and don't forget to vote early starting tomorrow!" . Twitter .
^ "National Right to Life Endorses Diane Black for Governor" . Diane Black for Governor . Archived from the original on July 15, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2018 .
^ "SBA List Endorses Pro-life Champion Diane Black for Governor of Tennessee" . Susan B. Anthony List . April 11, 2018. Archived from the original on September 11, 2020.
^ "NRA Endorses Representative Diane Black for Governor" . NRA . June 21, 2018. Archived from the original on July 15, 2018. The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) today endorsed Rep. Diane Black for governor in the Tennessee Republican Primary Election.
^ "ACU Endorses Diane Black" . ACU .[permanent dead link ]
^ Students For Trump. "We fully endorse @DianeBlackTN to be the next Governor of Tennessee!" . Twitter .
^ Sher, Andy (June 27, 2018). "Family Research Council endorses Diane Black bid for Tennessee governor" . Chattanooga Times Free Press . Archived from the original on June 29, 2018.
^ Buie, Jordan (June 22, 2018). "Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee endorses Randy Boyd" . The Tennessean .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Whetstone, Tyler (July 31, 2017). "Randy Boyd announces 21 more county mayors endorse campaign" . Knoxville News Sentinel . Retrieved August 2, 2017 .
^ "Durrett endorses Boyd for governor" . The Leaf-Chronicle . June 28, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017 .
^ Poe, Ryan (July 26, 2017). "Shelby County Mayor Luttrell endorses Randy Boyd for governor" . The Commercial Appeal . Retrieved August 2, 2017 .
^ a b Sher, Andy (July 16, 2018). "Wamp backs Lee in GOP governor primary" . Chattanooga Times Free Press . Retrieved July 16, 2018 .
^ a b Herald, The Daily. "State Representative Sheila Butt endorses Bill Lee" . Archived from the original on July 23, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018 .
^ a b "Republican Mae Beavers endorses Bill Lee for governor" . The Tennessean .
^ a b "Carr Endorses Lee" . Facebook Post .
^ a b "RELEASE: Lee Announces Community and Faith-Based Advisory Council - Bill Lee" . February 27, 2018. Archived from the original on June 26, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018 .
^ a b "Press Release: Businessman Bill Lee Raises $1.3 Million In First Major Fundraiser - Bill Lee" . June 6, 2017.
^ a b c d e f "Mike Fisher, Darrell Waltrip join 'faith, community' council in Bill Lee campaign" . The Tennessean .
^ a b "Ricky Skaggs To Headline Bill Lee For Governor Event On Monday In Chattanooga" . July 23, 2018.
^ a b "Honored to Have the endorsement of Scott Hamilton" .
^ "Cooper: Republican Lee the Choice for Republicans" . Chattanooga Times Free Press .
^ "Johnson City Press" . Archived from the original on July 2, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018 .
^ a b "Dunlap News Opinion: Endorsement for Governor" . Dunlap News . Archived from the original on July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018 .
^ JMC Analytics
^ Basil Marceaux 1%, Kay White <1%
^ Emerson College Archived August 18, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
^ Data Orbital Archived July 3, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
^ Triton Polling & Research (R)
^ a b c OnMessage Inc. (R-Black)
^ Grassroots Targeting (R-Black)
^ a b TargetPoint/GQR
^ Kay White 2%
^ North Star Onion Research (R-Lee)
^ Triton Polling & Research (R)
^ Mae Beavers 4%
^ "August 2, 2018 Republican Primary Governor" (PDF) . Tennessee Secretary of State . Retrieved September 25, 2018 .
^ Garrison, Joey (February 26, 2017). "Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean to run for governor of Tennessee" . The Tennessean . Retrieved February 26, 2017 .
^ Garrison, Joey (August 6, 2017). "Craig Fitzhugh to run for governor of Tennessee, setting up contested Democratic primary" . The Tennessean . Retrieved August 8, 2017 .
^ "Mezianne Payne announces candidacy for governorship" . Archived from the original on July 4, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2018 .
^ Sher, Andy (November 9, 2015). "New names dropped in 2016 Tennessee governor's race" . Chattanooga Times Free Press . Retrieved May 24, 2016 .
^ Garrison, Joey (February 27, 2017). "Fitzhugh leaning toward run against Dean for governor; Freeman out" . The Tennessean . Retrieved February 27, 2017 .
^ a b Tennessean. "Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper endorses Karl Dean for Tennessee governor" . Twitter .
^ a b "Turned It Around" . YouTube . July 11, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018 .
^ Emerson College Archived August 18, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
^ "August 2, 2018 Democratic Primary Governor" (PDF) . Tennessee Secretary of State . Retrieved October 8, 2018 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Filed petitions" (PDF) . sos-tn-gov-files.s3.amazonaws.com .
^ "Let's turn TN into OK! - Libertarian Party" . November 13, 2017.
^ Donald J. Trump. "Congratulations to Bill Lee of Tennessee on his big primary win for Governor last night. He ran a great campaign and now will finish off the job in November. Bill has my total and enthusiastic Endorsement!" . Twitter .
^ Mike Pence. "Congratulations on a big primary win to @BillLeeTN! The people of Tennessee are fortunate to have a man like you step up to serve as their Governor. @realDonaldTrump and I strongly support you & look forward to campaigning with you to victory in November!" . Twitter .
^ Lamar Alexander. "Congratulations to Bill Lee on tonight's victory. As I've often said, there is no better job than being governor of your home state, especially if that state is Tennessee. I look forward to working with Bill to continue Governor Haslam's excellent leadership of our state" . Twitter .
^ Bundgaard, Chris (August 3, 2018). "Diane Black throws support behind Bill Lee after GOP governor primary loss" .
^ Marsha Blackburn. "Congratulations, @BillLeeTN! I look forward to uniting the party and working together for Tennessee" . Twitter .
^ Bill Haslam. "Congrats to @BillLeeTN on winning the Republican nomination for TN governor" . Twitter .
^ Staff, Tennessee Star (June 18, 2018). "State Rep. Jay Reedy Endorses Bill Lee for Governor" .
^ "How negative ads sank Randy Boyd's gubernatorial race" . Archived from the original on August 3, 2018.
^ "TN Professional Firefighters Association endorses Bill Lee for governor" . ClarksvilleNow.com . September 12, 2018. Archived from the original on September 13, 2018.
^ "NRA Endorses Bill Lee for Governor of Tennessee" . NRA-ILA . September 20, 2018. Archived from the original on September 22, 2018. ...the National Rifle Association's Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) today endorsed Bill Lee for governor of Tennessee.
^ "The Tennessee Police Benevolent Association Endorses Bill Lee for Governor" . Southern States PBA . October 11, 2018. Archived from the original on October 13, 2018.
^ Cooper, Clint (October 17, 2018). "Cooper: Lee best choice for Tennessee governor" . Retrieved October 18, 2018 .
^ "Bill Lee has potential to be an inspiring Tennessee governor" . Knoxville News Sentinel . October 25, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018 .
^ Terry McAuliffe. "Phone banking for @KarlFDean #TeamDean" . Twitter .
^ Martin O'Malley. "It's great to be in Nashville with @PhilBredesen and @KarlFDean! Tennessee is fired up and feeling that blue wave!" . Twitter .
^ Rep. Craig Fitzhugh. "I'm all in for @KarlFDean and you should be, too. For more #jobs, higher wages, for #educators & #MedicaidExpansion—there's only one choice. #TeamDean" . Twitter .
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^ Targoz Market Research
^ Emerson College
^ Fox News
^ Vox Populi Polling
^ CNN/SSRS
^ East Tennessee State University Archived November 5, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
^ Cygnal (R)
^ Marist College
^ Vanderbilt University/SSRS
^ Targoz Market Research
^ NYT Upshot/Siena College
^ Fox News
^ SurveyMonkey
^ Vox Populi Polling
^ CNN/SSRS
^ Triton Polling & Research (R)
^ Fox News
^ Marist College
^ Gravis Marketing
^ a b c d e Triton Polling & Research (R)
^ Emerson College Archived August 18, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
^ a b c d e f g h Gravis Marketing
^ Emerson College Archived August 18, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
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