Democrats back candidates for governor, Senate

Democratic candidates for governor are tallying new endorsements in their campaigns to take on GOP Gov. Bill Lee in the November general election.

Jason Martin, a Nashville doctor, released a list of endorsements from 10 state lawmakers. They include Sen. Heidi Campbell and Reps. Vincent Dixie, Antonio Parkinson, Gloria Johnson, Torrey Harris, Jason Hodges, Bo Mitchell, Sam McKenzie, Bob Freeman and John Ray Clemmons. (Harris’ Amplified Public Strategies has worked on Martin’s campaign.)