Marsha Blackburn Enters 2026 Tennessee Governor Race

Senator Marsha Blackburn, a prominent Republican and Trump ally, has launched her campaign for Tennessee governor in the 2026 election, seeking to succeed term-limited Governor Bill Lee. Blackburn, the first woman elected as U.S. senator from Tennessee, will face fellow Trump supporter Rep. John Rose in the Republican primary. Her campaign platform includes job creation, energy production, parental empowerment in education, opposition to abortion, and strict immigration enforcement. She is a leading advocate for Bitcoin and crypto innovation, backing federal legislation for a Bitcoin reserve. If elected, Blackburn would be Tennessee's first female governor and could appoint her own Senate successor, as her current term runs until 2031. The race is expected to attract significant attention due to Blackburn's national profile and ties to the MAGA and Tea Party movements.