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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Sen. Marsha Blackburn made it official on Wednesday morning. It was expected, but the senator announced she is running to be the next governor of Tennessee. “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,…

Marsha Blackburn officially launched her campaign for governor on Wednesday morning after months of speculation. In her first campaign ad, Blackburn touts her connection to Donald Trump, and the president even appears before her in the video shared on social media. The one-and-a-half-minute-long clip lays out Blackburn’s plan for Tennessee to be the “number one…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has announced she is running for governor of Tennessee. The announcement was tweeted the announcement around 7 a.m. on Aug. 6. The announcement raises the question of what would happen to her seat in the Senate. John Rose’s campaign released a statement on Blackburn’s announcement. See the…

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…

Senator Marsha Blackburn officially declared her candidacy for governor of Tennessee in the 2026 race. “It’s official! I’m running for Governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader for this generation and the next. I would be honored to have your support,” Blackburn announced on X. At 73, Blackburn carries decades of conservative credentials, from…

Senator Marsha Blackburn has announced that she will be running to be the next governor of Tennessee. On Wednesday, Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released a campaign video on X, announcing her bid.  “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,…

Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced she’s running for governor in this ad that features no fewer than seven images and mentions of President Trump in 98 seconds. “We’ll deliver a world-class education for our children by empowering parents, not the deep state,” she said. “And whether it takes planes, trains, or starships, we’ll deport illegal…

Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn on Wednesday announced her run for Tennessee governor in the 2026 election. “It’s official! I’m running for Governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader for this generation and the next. I would be honored to have your support,” Blackburn posted on X. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) is term-limited.

Her campaign blends support for Trump and a vision for Tennessee’s leadership in crypto policy innovation and women’s political representation. Key Takeaways Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Bitcoin advocate, announced her campaign for Tennessee governor. Blackburn supports crypto innovation and has co-sponsored legislation favoring Bitcoin adoption. Senator Marsha Blackburn, a prominent supporter of Bitcoin and crypto…

NASHVILLE—Tennessee’s Marsha Blackburn is officially throwing her hat in the ring for governor, saying she wants to help make the increasingly red state “America’s conservative leader.” Freshly elected to her second term in the Senate, Blackburn has emerged as a close ally of President Donald Trump in Tennessee. Her opening pitch to voters in her…