Marsha Blackburn
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Overview
Marsha Blackburn is a U.S. senator from Tennessee, elected in 2018 as the state's first female senator. She previously represented Middle and West Tennessee in the U.S. House and was elected to the Tennessee State Senate in 1998. She grew up in Laurel, Mississippi. marshablackburn.com
She announced her campaign for governor in August 2025 and was the Republican nominee in 2026. nashvillebanner.com marshablackburn.com
Platform
- Says she will continue low-tax, pro-growth policies and recruit out-of-state employers.marshablackburn.com marshablackburn.com 2
- Says she will protect girls' sports and keep male athletes out of girls' locker rooms.marshablackburn.com
- Proposes blocking sanctuary cities in Tennessee and having the state work with federal authorities on deportations.marshablackburn.com
- Says she would work with Shelby County officials on crime and support law enforcement statewide.marshablackburn.com