John Rose won the Republican primary in his attempt to replace U.S. District 6 Rep. Diane Black, who will vacate the seat after launching a failed bid for governor.

Rose, 51, of Cookeville totaled 43,313 votes and more than 41 percent overall according to the latest unofficial numbers available from the state to lead a field of five Republican candidates.

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