Marsha Blackburn

Background

Blackburn is Tennessee’s U.S. senator, first elected in 2018, and previously served in the Tennessee legislature and U.S. House. She said she has called Tennessee home for more than 50 years and lives in Brentwood; her earlier work included sales management, retail promotion, and small business ownership.

Sources: Herald-Citizen candidate questionnaire

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Campaign priorities

  Her campaign lists economic growth, protecting women’s sports, stopping illegal immigration, and public safety among its priorities.

  Marsha Blackburn for Governor

• Taxes and education

  She said she would keep taxes low and regulations light, provide law enforcement with resources, and expand education freedom.

  Herald-Citizen candidate questionnaire

• Economic growth

  She described her goal as making Tennessee the best state to live, work, and raise children, and said she wants the state to remain a place where families can thrive.

  Herald-Citizen candidate questionnaire