Blackburn mulling bid for Tennessee governor
by Lauren Irwin - 01/14/25 5:38 PM ET
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) is reportedly mulling a bid for Tennessee’s governor position.
According to an article published Tuesday by Axios, Blackburn has been making calls and telling people she is likely to make a bid for the state 2026 gubernatorial race.
A source told the outlet that state and federal elected officials have made calls in support of the senator’s candidacy for the position.
One Republican Senator confirmed to The Hill Tuesday that Blackburn is eyeing the position, calling it Tennessee’s “worst kept secret.”
Another source familiar with the situation added that Blackburn was making numerous calls to Tennessee politicos about a potential run this weekend likely with the effect of trying to freeze the potential GOP field in place until she officially decides on a run.
Current Gov. Bill Lee (R) is term limited and cannot run again. Since the state leans solidly Republican, whoever wins the GOP primary will likely be Lee’s successor.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5085663-marsha-blackburn-tennessee-governor/
