Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn joins Tennessee race for governor
TENNESSEE, AUG 6 – Blackburn pledges conservative leadership aligned with Trump, holding a 66% lead in early polls as she seeks to become Tennessee’s first female governor in 2026.
- On Wednesday, Republican U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn announced she is entering the open Tennessee governor's race in 2026, ending months of speculation.
- Term-Limited after two four-year terms, Gov. Bill Lee's seat will be open for the August 6, 2026, primary, with U.S. Rep. John Rose as the only declared candidate.
- Conservative backers have lined up behind Blackburn with Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee planning to knock 200,000 doors to promote her Senate record and endorsements from Glenn Jacobs and Chuck Fleischmann.
- The primary sets up a clash with Rose, a Cookeville businessman and farmer, who lent his campaign $5 million and raised $1.1 million, supporting Trump.
- If she were elected governor, Blackburn would be the first woman to serve in that role in Tennessee; she was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee in 2018.
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First Statewide Poll Shows Marsha Blackburn as Clear Frontrunner Over John Rose in GOP Primary for Governor
In light of Senator Marsha Blackburn’s recent announcement that she plans to run for governor of Tennessee, Beacon is releasing the poll results of the Republican gubernatorial primary a few days early. In the field before Senator Blackburn’s official announcement, the poll asked Tennesseans who they would support in the 2025 GOP primary for governor, Senator...
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Enters Race for Tennessee Governor.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn announced her candidacy for Tennessee governor.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Rep. John Rose (R-TN), and outgoing Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN).WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made on Wednesday, in Tennessee, as Blackburn prepares for the 2026 gubernatorial race.KEY QUOTE: “Here in the Volunteer State, we always lead the way. And that’s why I am announcing my candidacy for governo…
Two Pro-Woman Advocates, Marsha Blackburn And Nancy Mace, Have Announced Gubernatorial Campaigns
Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Nancy Mace (R-SC), two pro-women advocates who have staunchly fought to keep males out of women's sports, announced their candidacies for governor of Tennessee and South Carolina, respectively. Blackburn currently serves in the United States Senate and Mace is in the U.S. House of Representatives. Both women have become leading voices in the fight to protect women's sports and private spaces from the invasion of biolo…
Marsha Blackburn announces campaign for governor - Elizabethton Star
BRENTWOOD — Conservative Republican Marsha Blackburn today announced her campaign to serve as Tennessee’s next governor. “In his first six months, President Trump has made historic strides in making America great again, but as he sends power back to the states, he’s going to need strong conservative governors who can bring that revolution home. I’m running to serve as Tennessee’s next governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader…
Senate hopefuls jostle for high-stakes seat after Blackburn jumps into governor race
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The horse race for the next open Senate seat in Tennessee is already kicking off after Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., announced a bid for the governorship earlier Wednesday. Tennessee Republican Reps. Andy Ogles and Tim Burchett both told Fox News Digital they’re interested in Blackburn’s seat. Ogles said, “Absolutely,” when asked if he would consider a push for Congress’ upper chamber. Burchett noted…
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