In the 2018 election, Bill Lee was going up against not only heavily financed Randy Boyd, but also state House Speaker Beth Harwell and Congresswoman Diane Black.

Drew Harwell is a technology reporter for The Washington Post. His work was honored by the Gerald Loeb Awards in 2024 and the George Polk Awards in 2021.

Republican U.S. Rep. John Rose is reporting more than $6.1 million in fundraising for Tennessee’s 2026 gubernatorial race.