Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn is officially entering the governor’s race, saying she wants to help make the increasingly red state “America’s conservative leader.”
Fresh off her second Senate win, Blackburn has become a close ally of President Trump. In her opening pitch, she emphasizes that Trump needs “strong conservative governors” to carry out his agenda.
“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, he’s going to need strong conservative governors who can bring that revolution home,” Blackburn said. “I’m running to serve as Tennessee’s next governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader.”
Watch the clip below:
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. #TNGov pic.twitter.com/5PNN8MkTJQ
— Marsha Blackburn (@VoteMarsha) August 6, 2025
From The Daily Wire:
Blackburn has been openly considering a run for governor since January, but a packed legislative schedule in Washington, D.C. — with pressure to pass not only Trump’s signature legislation, but also confirm his nominees — has made launching a statewide campaign in Tennessee a challenge. Her announcement comes exactly a year before the Republican primary and just days after Trump greenlit Senate Republicans to break for recess.
The senator is immediately the favorite, with near certainty that she’ll enter the primary with Trump’s endorsement. Her chief competitor will be Republican Rep. John Rose, a wealthy businessman who declared in March and is expected to self-fund his campaign.
Blackburn’s opening ad aligns with Trump’s priorities, pledging to deport illegal aliens “whether it takes planes, trains, or starships,” “define our boys and girls the way God made them,” and keep the momentum going for Tennessee, which is booming in popularity.
More over at The Daily Wire:
NEW: Marsha Blackburn Launches Gov Bid, Pledges To ‘Make Tennessee America’s Conservative Leader’https://t.co/EGSulGqVU2
— Brent Scher (@BrentScher) August 6, 2025
