Senator Marsha Blackburn formally declared her candidacy for governor of Tennessee within the 2026 race.
“It’s official! I’m working for Governor to make sure Tennessee is America’s conservative chief for this era and the following. I’d be honored to have your help,” Blackburn introduced on X.
At 73, Blackburn carries a long time of conservative credentials, from her early management within the Tennessee Senate and U.S. Home to profitable her Senate seat in 2018 and securing a landslide re‑election in 2024 with almost 64% of the vote.
If elected, Blackburn would make historical past as Tennessee’s first feminine governor.
Blackburn is not going to must relinquish her Senate seat to run, giving her a singular benefit: she might appoint a substitute if she wins the governor’s workplace, in line with AP.
The information outlet added that Blackburn now leads a major race in opposition to fellow Trump supporter Rep. John Rose (R‑TN‑6), an outsider businessman.
Her announcement comes as Governor Invoice Lee reaches his constitutional time period restrict.
Her marketing campaign launch included a rally‑fashion video that includes President Donald Trump.
Transcript:
“Trump is again. America is blessed. And Tennessee? Higher than ever.I’m Marsha Blackburn.
Right here within the Volunteer State, we all the time cleared the path. That’s why I’m saying my candidacy for governor.
Tennessee is the best place on this planet to rear a household, make a life, and make a residing. And collectively, we will make our nice state even higher.
We’ll make Tennessee America’s primary job-creating, energy-producing powerhouse. We’ll ship a world-class schooling for our youngsters by empowering dad and mom — not the deep state.
And whether or not it takes planes, trains, or starships, we’ll deport unlawful aliens — as a result of respect for the legislation begins with imposing it.
That is Tennessee. We’ll honor the Structure. We’ll worth life. And we’ll outline our girls and boys the way in which God made them.
I really like Tennessee. I consider in Tennesseans. And I’m able to ship the conservative management that can guarantee our state is America’s conservative chief for this era and the following.
I’m Marsha Blackburn. I’m working for governor, and I’d be honored to have your help.”
It’s official! I’m working for Governor to make sure Tennessee is America’s conservative chief for this era and the following.
I’d be honored to have your help. #TNGov pic.twitter.com/5PNN8MkTJQ
— Marsha Blackburn (@VoteMarsha) August 6, 2025
