2006 U.S. Senate Election
After Bryant's defeat in 2002, he moved to Nashville briefly, but soon returned to West Tennessee. Bryant sought the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat then-held by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, who did not seek re-election in 2006.
Bryant faced two other major Republicans in the primary on August 3, 2006:
- Bob Corker — Former mayor of Chattanooga and 1994 Senate candidate.
- Van Hilleary — Former United States Representative and 2002 gubernatorial nominee.
In an interview with John Gibson of Fox News Bryant stated that he did not believe Harold Ford, Jr. should be considered a serious candidate for the senate because of Ford's young age (36).
On August 3, 2006, at 10:50 p.m., Ed Bryant conceded the GOP primary election to Bob Corker.
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