Haslam 's Democratic counterpart will be elected next month at the Democratic Governors Association annual meeting in Los Angeles . He defeated New Jersey Gov . Chris Christie . Haslam is known for his drama - free campaigning style . Haslam 's Democratic counterpart will be elected next year .
He defeated New Jersey Gov . Chris Christie . Haslam is known for his drama - free campaigning style . Haslam 's Democratic counterpart will be elected next year .