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The 2018 Midterms: Candidate Conversations

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This month, WUOT News presents interviews with candidates in Tennessee's gubernatorial, Senate and U.S. House races. Below you'll find conversations that touch on bipartisanship, economics, national security and other topics you may consider before casting your ballot in early voting (October 17 - November 1) or on Election Day (Tuesday, November 6).

GOVERNOR

Karl Dean (D) - Mr. Dean spoke with WUOT's Brandon Hollingsworth.

Bill Lee (R) - Mr. Lee has not responded to WUOT's multiple requests for an interview. The invitation remains open. In the meantime, Chas Sisk of Nashville Public Radio assembled this profile of Lee's faith-based approach.

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U.S. SENATE

Marsha Blackburn (R) - Cong. Blackburn has not responded to WUOT's multiple requests for an interview. The invitation remains open.

Phil Bredesen (D) - Mr. Bredesen spoke with WUOT's Victor Agreda.

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Interview with Phil Bredesen

U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 2

Tim Burchett (R) - Mr. Burchett spoke with WUOT's Brandon Hollingsworth.

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Renee Hoyos (D) - Ms. Hoyos spoke with WUOT's Hannah Martin.

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WUOT's Hannah Martin speaks with Renee Hoyos, the Democratic nominee for the Second Congressional District.

There are also local races in some parts of the WUOT service area.

MARYVILLE CITY COUNCIL

Candidate profiles from The Daily Times.

ALCOA CITY COMMISSION

Candidate profiles from The Daily Times.