These elections are fascinating for what they tell us about the other components of electioneering, such as opportunity structure. For example, let s examine the congressional elections for Tennessee. Each of the incumbents is likely to win. Four of the nine, two Republicans and two Democrats, do not have general election opposition they are sure bets. Anyone of these five could lose their position, if there was a strong challenger.
None seem to be facing a strong challenger.
If elected, she would be the only woman from Tennessee in the US Congress. Her chances of winning are not good. Democrats do not run well in East Tennessee. The administration s problems will probably hurt her. It is also doubtful that she has sufficient financial support for her campaign.