Incumbent Republican House Speaker Beth Harwell has won re-election as well as incumbent Marsha Blackburn who won re-election in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
Harwell beat out her opponent Chris Moth 58% to 42% for the 56th District. She celebrated her win on Twitter.
It's an honor to serve the 56th District, & I'm humbled by your support. I look forward to taking on the issues that face TN in the #tnleg.
— Beth Harwell (@speakerharwell) November 9, 2016
Blackburn won by defeating Democrat Tharon Chandler.
A member of Congress since 2002, Blackburn has been considered a possible contender for Tennessee governor in 2018.
The 7th District has been located in the southwestern and middle portion of Tennessee between Nashville and Jackson.
