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These states could elect their first female governors this year

Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn is favored to become her state's first female governor, as are several other candidates in states that have never elected women to their highest office.

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Roll Call· Oct 14, 5:30 AMThese states could elect their first female governors this year

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