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Governor Tennessee
Primary election
Statewide, TennesseeEnded 8/6/2026
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What is Marsha Blackburn running for?
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- Governor Tennessee
Marsha Blackburn is a U.S. Senator from Tennessee, serving since January 2019, and the first woman elected to that office from the state. She previously served 16 years in the U.S. House and four years in the Tennessee State Senate. A staunchly conservative Tea Party Republican and ally of President Donald Trump, she chaired the RNC's official party platform in 2024. Blackburn announced her run for Governor of Tennessee in 2026 on August 6, 2025, seeking to succeed term-limited Gov. Bill Lee. If elected, she would become Tennessee's first female governor and its oldest at age 74. She is a frontrunner in the Republican primary, emphasizing her conservative credentials and aiming to bring a "conservative revolution" to the state. Her campaign has seen significant fundraising success.
Where does Marsha Blackburn stand on the issues?
Marsha Blackburn has a recorded position on 13 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Economic Development & Growth
SupportsLeads her campaign platform with continued economic growth: keep taxes and prices low, cut unnecessary spending and regulation to attract companies and jobs, support Tennessee-grown small businesses, and improve workforce development.
“As Governor, Marsha will work to ensure we keep taxes and prices low and reduce unnecessary spending and regulations so more companies continue to relocate to Tennessee and bring great-paying jobs here to our state.”
Election Integrity & Administration
SupportsSupports closing Tennessee's primaries and implementing party registration, arguing that voters who want to help choose a party's nominees should openly declare that party before election day; pledges as Governor to keep Tennessee elections safe and secure.
“Marsha supports going even further by closing our primaries, because she believes if you want to help choose the Republican Party's nominees, you should openly declare yourself a Republican before election day. As Governor, she will fight to implement party registration and do everything she can to keep Tennessee's elections safe and secure.”
Fiscal Responsibility & Budgeting
SupportsBlackburn supports cutting wasteful government spending, backing President Trump's efforts to make government more efficient and pledging to evaluate Tennessee state government for opportunities to modernize, save taxpayer money, reduce fraud and cut waste.
“Even the most conservative state governments, including Tennessee, should be evaluated for opportunities to modernize, save taxpayer money, reduce fraud, and cut waste.”
marshablackburn.comAs of August 2026
Foreign Policy & National Security
SupportsBlackburn pledges to confront Communist China, including enacting a complete ban on Chinese ownership of any land in Tennessee, and supports President Trump's America First trade agenda to protect Tennessee farmers, workers and consumers.
“Marsha believes that the state of Tennessee should enact a complete ban on China having the ability to own any type of land in our state. She wholeheartedly supports President Trump's America First agenda, which includes trade deals that will protect Tennessee workers and consumers.”
marshablackburn.comAs of August 2026
Gun Policy & Second Amendment
SupportsA gun owner who calls the Second Amendment one of our most important freedoms; committed to protecting the constitutional right to bear arms while working with members of both parties to reform the mental health system and address gun violence in culture.
“A gun owner herself, Marsha is a firm believer that the Second Amendment is one of our most important freedoms ... She is committed to enacting policies that prevent these senseless tragedies while protecting the Second Amendment.”
Higher Education Affordability
SupportsBlackburn supports strengthening Tennessee's 529 college savings program and expanding public-private partnerships for higher education, requiring colleges to comply with federal executive orders barring DEI funding and protecting women's collegiate sports, and increasing vocational education and workforce training.
“She'll work with state legislators to strengthen Tennessee's 529 program to make a college education more accessible to all Tennesseans. ... Most importantly, Marsha will fight to increase vocational education for a better-trained, more prepared workforce.”
marshablackburn.comAs of August 2026
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