Screenshot: Marsha Blackburn / X 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 her early leadership in the Tennessee Senate and U.S. House to winning her Senate seat in 2018 and securing a landslide re‑election in 2024 with nearly 64% of the vote. If elected, Blackburn would make history as Tennessee’s first female governor. Blackburn will not have to relinquish her Senate seat to run, giving her a unique advantage: she could appoint a replacement if she wins…
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