Summary
Republican U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has announced her candidacy for Tennessee governor in 2026. She will face U.S. Representative John Rose in the Republican primary. If Blackburn wins, she would become Tennessee's first female governor.
Key Facts
- Marsha Blackburn is a current U.S. Senator for Tennessee and a Republican.
- She announced her run for governor in 2026 and will compete in the Republican primary.
- John Rose, a U.S. Representative, is also running for the Republican nomination.
- The primary election will take place on August 6, 2026.
- Current Governor Bill Lee cannot run again due to term limits.
- Blackburn won her Senate seat in 2018 and was reelected in 2022.
- Rose has announced his gubernatorial bid and has significant personal wealth for his campaign.
- Tennessee is known for its strong support for former President Donald Trump.
