Coverage dated August 5, 2025

Meet Marsha Blackburn Who Is Running for Tennessee Governor

Headline from Time

Blackburn is running for state Governor in a bid to turn her home state into America’s "conservative leader."

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Breitbart News
Marsha Blackburn Launches Campaign for Governor in Tennessee (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026, setting up a clash with U.S. Rep. John Rose (R-TN).
Anchorage Daily News
Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn joins Tennessee race for governor (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The second-term senator’s announcement Wednesday sets up a primary clash with U.S. Rep. John Rose.
Washington Examiner
Marsha Blackburn announces run for Tennessee governor (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, is widely considered to be the favorite in the 2026 Republican primary
The Daily Signal
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Enters Tennessee Governor Race (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Aug 5, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
Blackburn announced her run to be governor, making her the third senator to announce a departure from Washington for gubernatorial ambitions.
NBC News
Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces she's running for governor in Tennessee (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 5, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is running for governor, she announced Wednesday, promising to help her state be "America’s conservative leader" for generations to come.
Time
Meet Marsha Blackburn Who Is Running for Tennessee Governor (opens Time)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Time's feed description
Blackburn is running for state Governor in a bid to turn her home state into America’s "conservative leader."
The Guardian
Trump ally Marsha Blackburn launches bid for governor of Tennessee (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 5, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
The Republican senator and vocal abortion foe supported Trump’s baseless claims of fraud during the 2020 election
RedState
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) Announces Run for Governor (opens RedState)
Published Aug 5, 2025
RedState's feed description
Senator Marsha Blackburn announces her gubernatorial run in Tennessee, eyeing Trump
Roll Call
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn is running for governor (opens Roll Call)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Roll Call's feed description
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn launched her long-awaited campaign for governor Wednesday, hoping to succeed term-limited Gov. Bill Lee.
New York Post
Sen. Marsha Blackburn jumps into race for Tennessee governor (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 5, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Sen. Marsha Blackburn formally kicked off her campaign for Tennessee governor on Wednesday, joining a trio of senators in trying to ditch the Senate to lead their state.
Fox News
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn launches campaign for governor (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Fox News's feed description
GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee announced that she will seek the governorship in the Volunteer State, noting that she is aiming "to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader"
The Daily Caller
Marsha Blackburn Launches Bid For Governor (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Aug 5, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Republican Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced her candidacy for governor of Tennessee on Wednesday.
Townhall
This GOP Senator Announces Run for Governor (opens Townhall)
Published Aug 5, 2025
Townhall's feed description
Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn announces her run for governor in 2026 election.
UPI
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces run for Tennessee governor (opens UPI)
Published Aug 5, 2025
UPI's feed description
Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced her candidacy for governor of Tennessee Wednesday. She said she plans to make Tennessee "America's conservative leader."
The Boston Globe
Republican US Senator Marsha Blackburn joins Tennessee race for governor (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Aug 5, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
Blackburn’s announcement makes official what had been expected for some time from the ally of President Trump.
CBS News
Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces bid for Tennessee governor (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 5, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced a bid for Tennessee governor on Wednesday, pledging to make the state "America's conservative leader for this generation and the next."

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