Marquita Bradshaw upsets favorite in Senate primary

Memphis environmentalist Marquita Bradshaw on Thursday upset favorite James Mackler in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

Mackler was endorsed by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and far outspent his Democratic rivals. He was also endorsed by Phil Bredesen, the 2018 Democratic Senate nominee. Mackler spent more than $1.5 million while Bradshaw, who has not yet reported second quarter fundraising, spent less than $10,000.