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Corker, the former mayor of Chattanooga, was nominated with 48% in a four-way primary.
- Born: Aug. 24, 1952; Orangeburg, S.C.
- Family: Married (Elizabeth); two children
- Education: University of Tennessee, B.S., 1974
- Professional Career: Construction contractor/real estate developer, 1978-2006; State commissioner of finance and administration, 1995-96; project manager/construction superintendent, 1974-78
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: Chattanooga mayor, 2001-05
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Ford, a congressman, was nominated with 79% in a five-way primary.
- Born: May 11, 1970; Memphis, Tenn.
- Family: Single
- Education: University of Michigan, J.D., 1996; University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1992
- Professional Career: Special assistant, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1993; special assistant, DNC Chairs Ron Brown & Alexis Herman, 1993; special assistant, Clinton/Gore Transition Team, 1992; staff aide, U.S. Senate Budget Committee, 1992
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1996-present
