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RepublicanRunning for TN Governor · 2026
Marsha Blackburn
Mary Marsha Blackburn (née Wedgeworth ; born June 6, 1952) is an American politician and businesswoman serving as the senior United States senator from Tennessee . Blackburn was first elected to the Senate in 2018. A member of the Republican Party , Blackburn was a state senator from 1999 to 2003 and represented Tennessee's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019, during which time the National Journal rated her among the House's most conservative members.
Born 1952 · Laurel, Mississippi , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is running for Tennessee governor in 2026. The Republican has served in the Senate since 2019, and previously represented Tennessee in the House and held a state Senate seat. She leads polling at about 51% compared to opponent Jerri Green at roughly 27%. Market data implies approximately 90% win probability.
50.7%
Polling average
our aggregate
91%
Win probability
market-implied
+2
Net favorability
latest public poll
Governing & voting record
What Blackburn did in office.
MeasureYearAction
REPORT Act
Became Public Law No: 118-59.
2023
Became law
A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 111 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, a
Became Public Law No: 117-240.
2022
Became law
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2026
Sponsored
Election Security Partnership Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
2026
Sponsored
Safe Cloud Storage Act
Held at the desk.
2025
Sponsored
Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.
2025
Sponsored
Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
2026
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Blackburn votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Blackburn
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Right
Overall lean
82
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (SENATE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 806 roll-calls · 119th Congress (Senate)
100%voted with Republicans · 0% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
1999Member of the State Senate of Tennessee
1999–2003
2003United States representative
2003–2019
2019United States senator
since 2019
Public favorability
17%
Favorable
15%
Unfavorable
+2
Net
12% HAVE NO OPINION OR HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH · YOUGOV RATINGS TRACKER · N=1,386 U.S. ADULTS
Donors & money
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No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
Race
The contest Blackburn is running in.
TN · GOVERNOR · 2026safe r
Blackburn (R) vs Jerri Green (D)
50.7%+23.5 Blackburn27.3%
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Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Favorability
Published polls
YouGov ratings tracker · n=1,386 U.S. adults
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
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Republican · TN Governor
Marsha Blackburn
Mary Marsha Blackburn (née Wedgeworth ; born June 6, 1952) is an American politician and businesswoman serving as the senior United States senator from Tennessee . Blackburn was first elected to the Senate in 2018. A member of the Republican Party , Blackburn was a state senator from 1999 to 2003 and represented Tennessee's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019, during which time the National Journal rated her among the House's most conservative members.
Where Blackburn standsRace →
Blackburn 50.7%Jerri Green 27.3%
Market · wins
91¢
+2 net fav
50.7%
Poll avg
91%
Win prob
+2
Net fav
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn is running for Tennessee governor in 2026. The Republican has served in the Senate since 2019, and previously represented Tennessee in the House and held a state Senate seat. She leads polling at about 51% compared to opponent Jerri Green at roughly 27%. Market data implies approximately 90% win probability.
Governing & voting record
REPORT Act
2023 · BECAME LAW
A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 111 South Highland Avenue in Jackson, Tennessee, a
2022 · BECAME LAW
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Election Security Partnership Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Safe Cloud Storage Act
2025 · SPONSORED
Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act
2025 · SPONSORED
Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
1999Member of the State Senate of Tennessee
1999–2003
2003United States representative
2003–2019
2019United States senator
since 2019
Public favorability
17%
Favorable
15%
Unfavorable
+2
Net
12% HAVE NO OPINION OR HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH · YOUGOV RATINGS TRACKER · N=1,386 U.S. ADULTS
How Blackburn votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Blackburn
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Right
Overall lean
82
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (SENATE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 806 roll-calls · 119th Congress (Senate)
100%voted with Republicans · 0% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
—
No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
Related prediction markets
All markets →Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Favorability
Published polls
YouGov ratings tracker · n=1,386 U.S. adults
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: UNITED STATES SENATE PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)