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Conservative Republican Marsha Blackburn 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…

Tennessee (WOKI and WVLT) – Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn announces her run for Governor of Tennessee this (Wednesday) morning on social media. Blackburn 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…

U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced she is running for Tennessee governor, ending months of speculation. The senior senator, a Republican who lives in Brentwood, made the announcement Aug. 6. “I’m running for governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader for this generation and the next,” she said. The primary election to replace term-limited Gov.…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) announced her plans to run for governor of Tennessee Wednesday morning. “Here in the Volunteer State, we always led the way, and that’s why I am announcing my candidacy for governor,” Blackburn said in a YouTube video posted on her social media. Blackburn highlighted plans to make the…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will act as Marsha Blackburn’s campaign treasurer as she puts forth a bid for governor. He confirmed his new role via a statement Tuesday. Jacobs has long been a staunch supporter of Blackburn, who he passively endorsed all the way back in January before fully endorsing…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is running for governor of Tennessee. She made the announcement Wednesday, outlining early campaign promises in a video posted to her social media accounts. Blackburn is a stark conservative, and the campaign announcement highlighted that with a focus on job creation, immigration enforcement and social issues like…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Republican, is running for governor of Tennessee, she announced Wednesday morning. “Trump is back, America is blessed, and Tennessee—better than ever!” Blackburn said. “Tennessee is the greatest place in the world to rear a family, make a life and a living, and together we can make our…

WASHINGTON — 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 that she…

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 that she was…

NASHVILLE — U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-TN, announced her campaign for governor Wednesday morning in a press release. Blackburn seeks to replace current Gov. Bill Lee, who is term-limited. On multiple occasions, Blackburn had publicly stated her desire for a governorship, but had held off on an official announcement until this point. In a social…