Who did Corker narrowly defeat in his first Senate victory?
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Harold Ford Jr.
Answer
Harold Ford Jr., a Democratic Congressman, was narrowly defeated by Republican Bob Corker in the 2006 U.S. Senate race in Tennessee. Corker's victory was considered an upset, as Ford was seen as the frontrunner in the race. Corker's win marked the first time in over 30 years that a Republican had won a U.S. Senate seat in Tennessee.
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