Two state senators seem likely to jump in the 2018 gubernatorial Republican primary this week.
Sen. Mae Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet) announced on Saturday that she in running for governor. There will be a formal kickoff in Mt. Juliet this coming Saturday.Â
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