Blackburn running for governor in Tennessee

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) officially tossed her hat in the ring for Tennessee governor on Wednesday morning.

“It’s official! I’m running for Governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader for this generation and the next,” Blackburn wrote in a post on social platform X. “I would be honored to have your support.”

The post included a campaign ad that highlighted images and clips of Blackburn with President Trump.

“Trump is back. America is blessed, and Tennessee better than ever. I’m Marsha Blackburn. Here in the Volunteer State, we always lead the way, and that’s why I am announcing my candidacy for governor,” Blackburn said at the start of the video.

“This is Tennessee. We’ll honor the Constitution, we’ll value life, and we’ll define our boys and girls the way God made them. I love Tennessee,” she continued. “I believe in Tennesseans, and I’m ready to deliver the kind of conservative leadership that will ensure our state is America’s conservative leader for this generation and the next.”

The Volunteer State Republican is running to replace outgoing Gov. Bill Lee (R), who is term limited.