• Senator Marsha Blackburn officially announces her gubernatorial bid for Tennessee.
• She pledges to make Tennessee a leader in conservative governance.
• If elected, Blackburn would become the first woman to serve as governor of Tennessee.

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has announced her candidacy for governor of Tennessee, aiming to become the state's first female governor. "It’s official! I’m running for Governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader for this generation and the next," Blackburn shared via her campaign video and social media, highlighting her allegiance with former President Trump and touting her commitment to conservative values, including opposition to abortion and a strict definition of gender based on traditional beliefs according to The Hill and HuffPost.

In her announcement, Blackburn emphasized her experience, having served over two decades in Congress, including her historic election to the Senate in 2018. "Trump is back, America is blessed and Tennessee better than ever," she declared, indicating her alignment with Trump's agenda and stressing the need for "strong conservative governors" as he seeks to "bring that revolution home," according to CBS News and Reuters.

Blackburn is positioned as a leading candidate in the Republican primary set against fellow Republican, Congressman John Rose. If successful, she would succeed current Governor Bill Lee, who is term-limited. The 73-year-old promises to pursue a conservative economic agenda and improve education, stating, "We'll make Tennessee America's No. 1 job-creating, energy-producing powerhouse," as she seeks to rally support for her campaign, according to HuffPost, CBS News, and Reuters.