Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced her candidacy for governor of Tennessee Wednesday. She said she plans to make Tennessee "America's conservative leader."

A conservative Trump ally in the Senate, Ms. Blackburn will now try to become the first woman to serve as governor.

The Tennessee Republican is the third sitting senator to announce a run for governor in 2026.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced her candidacy for governor of Tennessee Wednesday. She said she plans to make Tennessee "America's conservative leader."