A prominent Republican could be cutting her Senate term short…
Sen.
Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has been placing calls and informing people that she is likely to mount a gubernatorial bid, Axios reported, citing D.C. and Tennessee sources.
State and federal elected figures have been placing calls in support of Blackburn’s potential run, a source noted, according to the outlet.
Insiders also told Axios several other Tennessee lawmakers may pursue the office, including Reps. John Rose (R), Mark Green (R), and state-level officials.
One Republican Senator
confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday that Blackburn is eyeing the position, calling it Tennessee’s “worst kept secret.”
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs indicated in a post on X that he will back Blackburn for the role if she runs.
“Senator Blackburn has done an outstanding job as a state senator, U.S. congresswoman, and U.S. Senator. She would do an equally outstanding job as Governor and would have my full support if that’s what she decides,” Jacobs noted.
Blackburn, who has
served in the Senate since early 2019, just won re-election to another six-year term in 2024 — her current term ends in early 2031.
She is a staunch supporter of President-elect Trump and received his endorsement for her most recent election win in November.
Current Tennessee Gov.
Bill Lee, a Republican who has been in office since early 2019, is term-limited and cannot run in the 2026 contest, leaving the field open for other GOP figures interested in vying for the job.
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