Rose wins GOP primary in special election to succeed Norris in Senate

Covington businessman Paul Rose won the Republican nomination contest in the special election to succeed former state Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville). Rose won 60% of the vote, compared with 14.4% for George Chism, 14.3% for Heidi Shafer, and 11% for former state Rep. Steve McManus.

FINAL UNOFFICIAL#TNSD32
Paul Rose (R) – 6,398
George Chism (R) – 1,530
Heidi Shafer (R) – 1,520
Steve McManus (R) – 1,157
via @SecTreHargett #GoVoteTN #ElectionDay

— TN Elections Sen. R (@tnsenater) January 25, 2019

Rose will face Eric R. Coleman, who received 543 in his uncontested Democratic primary.  The general election is March 12.