Senator Marsha Blackburn announces bid for Tennessee governor
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Republican U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn announced on Wednesday that she will run for governor of Tennessee.
“It’s official! I’m running for Governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader for this generation and the next,” Blackburn posted to social media.
In a press release announcing her campaign, Blackburn voiced her intention to support President Donald Trump as a “strong conservative 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. I’m ready to deliver the kind of conservative leadership that will ensure our state is America’s conservative leader for this generation and the next, and I would be honored to have your support.”
SEN. MARSHA BLACKBURN
Blackburn joins Tennessee Congressman John Rose (TN-06), who announced his plan to run for the open seat in February.
Gov. Bill Lee was sworn in as the 50th governor of Tennessee in 2019. Lee, who cannot run again due to term limits, has yet to make any endorsements for his future successor. The Tennessee Republican primary will take place Aug. 6, 2026, and the Tennessee gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on Nov. 3, 2026.