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irisblue

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Wed Aug 6, 2025, 10:12 AM Aug 6

Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces she's running for governor in Tennessee [View all]

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/sen-marsha-blackburn-announces-running-governor-tennessee-rcna223338


snip-"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.

Blackburn, who would be the state’s first female governor if she wins, leaned heavily on her support for President Donald Trump in a short video posted to X announcing her campaign. The first images in the video are of the president, before Blackburn takes over to declare: "Trump is back, America is blessed, and Tennessee — better than ever."


snip-"The state's current governor, Bill Lee, cannot run again due to term limits.


snip-"If Blackburn were to win, she would have to vacate her seat to which she was re-elected in November. As governor, she would have the ability to appoint her temporary successor before a special election to fill the seat.


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