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Senator Marsha Blackburn has just announced that she is running for governor of Tennessee. She made this big announcement on Wednesday. Marsha Blackburn is already a well-known Republican leader and a strong supporter of Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement.

In her statement, Blackburn said that Trump made big changes during his first six months as President. But now, she said, Trump needs strong conservative governors in the states to help keep that momentum going, as per the report by Politico.

Marsha Blackburn’s campaign and support

She said that if she becomes governor, she will help continue Trump’s goals at the state level and keep Tennessee on the right path. Blackburn is running for the seat currently held by Republican Governor Bill Lee. Gov. Lee cannot run again because of term limits, which means someone new has to take his place.
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To launch her campaign, Blackburn released a video ad that had many images of Donald Trump in it. In the video, she says, “Trump is back. America is blessed. And Tennessee, better than ever”, according to the report by Politico.

Many people think she is a strong candidate for the job. In fact, a poll done in January by Tony Fabrizio — who is Trump’s own pollster — showed that 82% of Republican primary voters in Tennessee like Blackburn and approve of her.

Election details and historic opportunity

She will be running in the Republican primary on August 6. One of her main opponents will be Republican Congressman John Rose. If she wins the election, Marsha Blackburn will make history by becoming the first female governor in the history of Tennessee, as per the report. Also, since her term as U.S. Senator doesn’t end until 2030, she would get the power to appoint someone to replace her in the Senate if she becomes governor, as stated in the report by Politico.

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FAQs

Q1. Who is Marsha Blackburn running for in Tennessee?
Marsha Blackburn is running for governor of Tennessee in the 2024 election.

Q2. When is the Tennessee Republican primary for governor?
The Tennessee Republican primary for governor is on August 6, 2024.