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U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn stomped into the Tennessee governor’s race Wednesday and quickly assembled an army of support featuring many of the state’s top Republicans. Why it matters: Blackburn is a titan of Tennessee politics and she instantly became the front-runner in the Republican primary field, which also includes U.S. Rep. John Rose. Flashback: Scuttlebutt…

Republican Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced her candidacy for governor in the Volunteer State on Wednesday. One day into the campaign, she has a 52-point lead over Tennessee Republican Representative John Rose. The poll from the Beacon Center of Tennessee showed Blackburn with 66% of the poll’s respondents favoring her candidacy, with 14% supporting Rose and 19%…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s official, Senator Marsha Blackburn is entering the race for governor of Tennessee. Senator Blackburn launched her campaign Wednesday, saying: “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…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026, setting up a primary clash with U.S. Rep. John Rose. Blackburn’s announcement makes official what had been expected for some time from the ally of President Donald Trump. She had made no secret…

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn on Wednesday announced her campaign to serve as Tennessee’s next governor. She said, “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.…

Republican US Senator Marsha Blackburn has announced that she is entering the Tennessee governor’s race in 2026. This sets up a primary clash with US Rep. John Rose. Blackburn posted her announcement to X stating that she “would be honored to have your support”. It’s official! I’m running for Governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026, setting up a primary clash with U.S. Rep. John Rose. Blackburn’s announcement makes official what had been expected for some time from the ally of President Donald Trump. She had made no secret…

It’s official: Current U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is looking to be the next governor of Tennessee. Blackburn announced her campaign on X, formerly Twitter, with a post and video just after 8 a.m. Aug. 6. “It’s official!” the post reads. “I’m running for Governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader for this generation and…